2008-09 Roster Updated
The official Villanova.com site has updated the roster for this upcoming season.
In new news… it notes that Taylor King will wear #31 (he wore #20 at Duke, but Shane Clark sports that number for the Wildcats). This is also the first opportunity Villanova fans can see King and freshman Maurice Sutton in a ‘Nova uniform.
Maurice Sutton to Wear #21
Villanova’s only new player for the 2008-09 season, freshman Maurice Sutton, has his bio up on villanova.com.
His page notes him as 6-11 and 215.
‘Nova Notebook Article on Maurice Sutton
Mike Sheridan’s Story Writing continues… Sutton Settles into a Villanova Summer for a good read on this season’s freshman.
It’s Official: Maurice Sutton is a Wildcat
Nothing too newsworthy here. An Official Press Release from Campus “announces”:
Maurice Sutton, a 6-11 product of Largo High School in Upper Marlboro, Md., has signed a national letter of intent to attend Villanova University, it was announced today. He will enroll as a freshman this fall.
2008-09 Villanova Wildcats Roster
By Class
Seniors: Frank Tchuisi (F), Dwayne Anderson (SG), Dante Cunningham (F), Shane Clark (F)
Juniors: Scottie Reynolds (G), Reggie Redding (G), Cassiem Drummond (C)
Sophomores: Corey Stokes (G), Corey Fisher (PG), Antonio Pena (F), Taylor King (WF)
Freshmen: Maurice Sutton (C/PF)
By Position
Centers: Cassiem Drummond, Maurice Sutton
Forwards: Frank Tchuisi, Dante Cunningham, Shane Clark, Antonio Peña, Taylor King
Guards: Dwayne Anderson, Scottie Reynolds, Reggie Redding, Corey Stokes, Corey Fisher
2009 Commitments:
Maalik Wayns (PG)
Videos of Maurice Sutton in Action
For a lot of Villanova Basketball fans, here is a first glance at seeing Maurice Sutton’s game.
PDN Article on Mo Sutton
Has anyone ever seen a team’s beat writer be so against the team he’s covering? Well, the Philadelphia Daily News’ Mike Kern is pretty good at it. Check out his article about Sutton’s decision to attend ‘Nova, Maryland prep star chooses Villanova.
It starts with the “great” lead-in:
Maurice Sutton could have gone to Indiana and probably gotten a chance to
contribute a lot sooner…
And this fantastic insight from the team’s beat writer for the 2008 season:
…the Wildcats return nearly everyone from a team that made it to the Sweet
16 as a No. 12 seed and have no pressing needs…
The Newest Villanova Wildcat: Maurice Sutton
It’s official, Maurice Sutton, the 6′11″ center from Largo HS in Maryland will be playing for Villanova next year. He averaged 18pts, 12rebs, and 9blks as a senior.
The style of play and his ability to contribute with the current guards and forwards attracted him to the Main Line.
Maurice Sutton Announcement Coming
After visiting the ‘Nova campus last week, Mo Sutton is expected to announce his college decision by tomorrow. It appears to be down to Villanova and Indiana.
The 21st is the last day a National Letter of Intent can be signed for the 2008-09 academic year.
Maurice Sutton Visits Campus on Thursday
We apologize for yesterday’s post that Sutton was on campus 
on wednesday.
We mentioned last week that 6′11″, 3* Center Maurice Sutton from Largo, MD was to visit Villanova. He was sighted around campus today with Jay Wright.
Sutton recently visited Indiana last weekend. Kentucky and Seton Hall are also on his final list.
