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Villanova University raised their second national championship banner on Friday night as the school unveiled the 2016 edition at Hoops Mania at The Pavilion, as well as an updated version for 1985.
During the annual basketball celebration, the men’s team was also presented with their championship rings. Following that, the team split into two squads for an intra-squad scrimmage.
To continue a steep tradition of popular music performers that started with 50 Cent & Tony Yayo (2006), Mims (2007), T-Pain (2008), Trey Songz (2009), Fabolous (2010), Drake (2011), Rick Ross (2012), Nicki Minaj (2013), ScHoolboy Q (2014), and Big Sean last year, Wiz Khalifa performed for the students this year.
Here are some scenes from the 2016 Hoops Mania from social media...
Jay Wright says "tonight is going to bring tears to my eyes."
— Dan Gelston (@APgelston) October 28, 2016
That banner looks really lonely right now. It's about to have some company. pic.twitter.com/ELR1zDeCHG
— Larry Flynn (@Flynn_SI) October 28, 2016
Love having @SethOnHoops representing @ESPNCBB with us tonight !! pic.twitter.com/N4KIHof3Vw
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) October 28, 2016
National Champion @RyArch15 presenting the 2016 National Championship trophy ! pic.twitter.com/y0OqiF4WEQ
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) October 28, 2016
Not sure if this foot work will translate to the court, but having a blast at #HoopsMania16 ! pic.twitter.com/ak1u4zqnkt
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) October 28, 2016
#hoopsmania16 pic.twitter.com/hWGpoySUcy
— Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) October 28, 2016
.@TaylorGang meets the Nova Gang !! Thanks to @wizkhalifa for putting on a show at #HoopsMania16 !! pic.twitter.com/HbDwT3MrSI
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) October 29, 2016
The 2016-17 basketball season is officially underway! #hoopsmania16 #NovaNation pic.twitter.com/6xErIHDEfH
— Villanova Athletics (@NovaAthletics) October 29, 2016
Tradition. #hoopsmania16 pic.twitter.com/UvGVmbJSYi
— Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) October 28, 2016
Amazing performance by @wizkhalifa !! #HoopsMania16 pic.twitter.com/aQKiJ35DxB
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) October 29, 2016
Villanova Hoops Mania
Posted by Jamie Apody on Friday, October 28, 2016
Omari Spellman DunkThe streamers went crazy when a certain Villanova Basketball player scored the first basket in the Hoops Mania scrimmage.
Posted by VUhoops.com on Saturday, October 29, 2016
Also Read:
- Dan Gelston’s story from the AP [ESPN]
- Philly.com coverage