The Philadelphia Big 5 and the Big East Conference recognized two Villanova Basketball players for their performances last week. Mouphtaou Yarou was named the City’s Player of the week after the Junior Big Man went for 21 points and 11 boards in Saturday’s 73-65 victory over Penn. On the Women’s side, Laura Sweeney was honored by...
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The talk at Villanova is always about the guards. Jay Wright likes to trust his point guard to take the reins and become the star of his offense. He preaches from the pulpit of the church of the scoring point guard, at least in recent years. In 2011-12, however, it seems that his center...
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Mouphtaou Yarou’s sophomore year saw notable improvements for the big man from his freshman campaign. It was also his first full season as a Villanova wildcat after his 2009-10 campaign was shortened by a bout of hepatitis that lasted for much of the season. In the coming season, Yarou will be one of only...
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With the conclusion of the 2010-11 Villanova Basketball Season, the Career- All-Time Stat Page has been updated. Again, Thank You Seniors! Things to note. Corey Fisher finished his Villanova Career with 1,672 points (13th) Corey Stokes ended his 4 years at ‘Nova with 1,315 points (33rd) Antonio Pena‘s 1,100 points ranks him 52nd Pena...
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UPDATE: The Associated Press reports that Mouphtaou Yarou has bruised ribs and a bruised right shoulder. He will be reevaluated on Friday. ————————————————- Contrary to a report on The Nova Blog, there has been no official word from Villanova that Mouph Yarou has a broken collarbone or that he will be out for the...
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Recently, Volvo contacted me with the following idea: Give a Villanova player an “Off-the-Court” excellence award. We all know who the best players on on the hardwood, but we rarely discuss what our student-athletes are doing when they change out of their uniforms. There is no medal, trophy or certificate that comes with this award (but I’ll gladly print and...
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As always, courtesy of the good work of Sean Donovan.
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Reynolds, Redding, Fisher, Yarou Win Awards Wrapping up the 2010 Villanova Basketball Season is the annual Banquet which is being held tonight at The Pavilion, with the highlight of the event being the Team Awards handed out by Head Coach Jay Wright and the rest of the Coaching Staff.
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Freshman Mouphtaou Yarou has been cleared to “resume all basketball activities“. Welcome back Mouph!
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A Villanova official has confirmed that Villanova freshman forward Mouphtaou Yarou (Natitingou, Benin/Montrose Christian School) has tested positive for the Hepatitis B virus. Yarou is being treated under the supervision of team physician Dr. Frank Furman. There is presently no timetable for his return to game action. “We are disappointed for Mouph,” stated Villanova head...
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