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Highlights: Maalik Wayns
Highlights from Maalik Wayns’s freshman season, courtesy of our friends, Sean Donovan and Andrew Keefe.
Two-seed Thoughts
Early in the season Villanova was hyped as a candidate for a #1 seeding in this year’s NCAA tournament. After one of the worst Februaries in recent memory, however, many of us were praying for a #3 seed (and worrying that we could drop to a #4 or worse).
Some fans and commentators have speculated that the NCAA may have created this bracket to give Duke the easiest possible ride to the Final Four, and perhaps a national title. Not many people would look at the bracket and claim that the South Region is the most difficult, or even comparatively difficult at all. Don’t let that fool you though, it won’t be a cakewalk for anyone. Read more
A Shot in the Arm
What does this team need?
If History Repeats: Scottie’s Countdown (Remix)
Here at VUhoops, we have been keeping track of Scottie Reynolds‘ scoring numbers this season. After yesterday’s loss to West Virginia, Reynolds moved into second place on Villanova’s all-time scoring list, with 2,184 points. He is 59 points away from the record of 2,243 points that was set by Kerry Kittles.
With the regular season over, there are only two more “guaranteed” games left (guaranteed is in quotes because the NCAA tournament isn’t technically guaranteed unless Villanova wins the Big East tournament, but is virtually guaranteed). This means that if Villanova were to lose both games, Reynolds would have to average 29.5 points in those games. Assuming three more games, he would need 19.6 points per game, etc.
Can it be done? Read more
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
There is a lot of doom and gloom out there in Nova Nation. February was a difficult month for the Wildcats, with all of the team’s conference losses coming in relatively quick succession. It’s understandable, considering that expectations have been so high for a team that went to the Final Four last year and who was in the discussion for a Big East title, #1 seeding and even a return trip to the Final Four earlier in the season. Read more
Battling the Bearcats
In the month of January the Wildcats were unstoppable. In fact, other than a Big 5 ‘oopsie’ against Temple, the ‘Cats had been largely unblemished since November. All good things must come to an end, however, and February brought the toughest portion of Villanova’s schedule, and it showed in their record. With two games left, however, it is still possible for Villanova to improve on it’s regular season record from last year (25-6, 13-5). With a win at Cincinnati, the ‘Cats will match last year’s mark in the Big East win-column.
The Bearcats have something far more meaningful to play for: Cincy still has a small hope of earning a bid to the NCAA tournament. They need a big win this week to keep their bubble inflated. You can expect them to give Villanova everything they’ve got in front of a home crowd. Read more
Juice the Cuse
ESPN College Gameday decided to hold court at the Syracuse game before the season, and since that time, it has been one of the most anticipated games on the schedule. When Syracuse came hot out of the gate to start the season, going undefeated in the non-conference schedule, the anticipation only grew. Both schools have been looking forward to this game (someone even created a twitter account for Andy Rautin’s Hair)
The Fruit have their share of notable wins this season (as well as notable losses), and come into this game with a 26-2 record (13-2 in conference). They are one game ahead of Villanova in the hunt for the Big East title, making this game every bit as meaningful as the build-up would have you believe. Read more
Corey Fisher – Attitude is Everything
By who else? Sean Donovan Read more
Putting away Providence
Tomorrow at 2pm Villanova will take on Providence College at the Wachovia Center. Providence is 12-12 overall and 4-8 in the Big East this season, and can be all-but-certain that they won’t be dancing in March.
The Friars have lost their last four games, against Cincinnati, Syracuse, Marquette and Georgetown. Those are all talented teams this year, but the Friar’s also have an overtime loss against South Florida and out-of-conference losses to Iona, Alabama, and against brothers-in-futility, Boston College. Read more
Moving On…
There’s no doubt in my mind that as soon as the Wildcats hit the locker room, Jay Wright had them focused on Monday’s game. Not to dwell on the Georgetown loss. Well, on the interwebs, we had about 20 hours to digest, vent, recap, and analyze the loss to #7 Georgetown on their home court.
Now it’s time for us, the fans, to move on as well. Read more
