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See It In Your Mind’s Eye
I thought I would post two videos with the current Villanova students among our VUHoops readers in mind.
The first is a history lesson in the form of an ESPN documentary on one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports on this, the year of the 25th anniversary of Nova’s only NCAA Basketball Championship. What better way to celebrate than by bringing home another championship this year?
The second video shows how this year’s team is giving its best to get there. Imagine the possibilities!
Cory Joseph Update
Marcus Fuller of the Pioneer Press reports that Nova 2010 target, Cory Joseph, is visiting Minnesota this weekend. What should cause concern among VUHoops readers is that Cory’s brother, Devoe, is a sophomore guard at Minnesota. “They were teammates growing up, most recently on Canada’s top high school team two years ago. Cory said his mom would love to see her sons reunite in college. Devoe also wants his brother alongside him again.” Fuller says that “a lot works in favor of the possibility of Gophers coach Tubby Smith adding the five-star Findlay Prep (Nev.) point guard to highlight his 2010 recruiting class. But Cory Joseph apparently doesn’t feel pressured to decide this weekend while on his official trip to Minnesota’s campus” He reports that seven schools remain on his list: Minnesota, Connecticut, Villanova, Texas, Florida, Nevada-Las Vegas and Mississippi State. Read more
Headed to Milwaukee for the Marquette Game?
If you’re headed to Milwaukee on January 2nd to watch the Villanova Wildcats take on Marquette, tickets for the game at The Bradley Center go on sale today at 1p ET.
Villanova Seeks Another Final Four and More
SI.com today published an entertaining article today entitled “Villanova Seeks Another Final Four and More.” Here’s the CliffsNotes version:
“This season marks the 25th anniversary of the “Perfect Upset” and the program’s only national championship. Stop by the Pavilion or take a peek at who has the prime seats for NCAA tournaments games, and it seems those Wildcats are still as much a part of the program as Reynolds and Wright. This year’s team wants to give that 1985 squad some championship company. “This team has a chance,” Reynolds said. Read more
Villanova vs Rutgers (1/20) Tickets On Sale @ 5p
Are you planning on heading to Piscataway on Wednesday, January 20th to catch Villanova and Rutgers face off at the RAC?
Well, tickets go on sale today (Friday the 30th) at 5p.
Tickets are priced between $15 & $25.
Impromptu Lunchtime Chat
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Villanova #5 in AP Poll
The AP has released their PreSeason Basketball Poll. Villanova is Ranked #5.
1. Kansas
2. Michigan State
3. Texas
4. Kentucky
5. Villanova Read more
Tickets for Temple on Sale
If you want to catch a Villanova Basketball road game but don’t want to leave Philly, tickets are NOW on sale for the Temple vs. Villanova basketball game at the Liacouras Center on Sunday December 13th.
Tickets start @ $25 and the best seats are $35.
H/T to Nova97
Villanova #6 in ESPN/ USA Today PreSeason Poll
The first of the two major College Basketball PreSeason Polls, the ESPN/ USA Today Coaches’ Poll has been released- Villanova is coming in at #6.
The Wildcats are behind #1 Kansas, #2 Michigan State, #3 Texas, #4 North Carolina, and #5 Kentucky. Read more
Success Both A Blessing & Curse for JW
David Jones, a writer for the The Harrisburg Patriot-News, wrote an excellent article yesterday entitled “Nova’s Success Blessing and Curse for Jay Wright”. He discusses how Nova’s success on the hardcourt has opened doors to elite recruits, but created other coaching challenges. Here are a few highlights:
“Wright is gaining access to players of major skill who can transform his program into one that doesn’t treat a visit to the Final Four as a stunning accomplishment, but a mere gratification.” Read more
