1. Oklahoma
2. North Carolina
3. Iowa
4. Kansas

We beat all those teams in route to the championship. Oklahoma, UNC and Kansas all spent time as number 1 overall this season. Miami got as high as number 7. Think about that run. Crazy.

Have some tissues ready but also be ready to laugh. Really neat.

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Jay #1 choice of Phoenix Suns per numerous NBA sources

Sure you could play for Kentucky or Duke or North Carolina, or you could come and play for Villanova, the national champions!

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...White House invite...

Just go online to the Alumni website and make whatever donation you are comfortable with,took me about 3 minutes to do it.....

http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/700-l...ly-halftime-praise-daniel-ochefu-todays-rally

Whatever Chef was cooking up for his teammates at halftime, inside the Villanova locker room at NRG stadium, it certainly was a meal for champions. It apparently had a lot of fire, a lot of passion, and a lot of love for Villanova Basketball. Ok, I'll put aside the cheesy alliteration. It's just great to see Chef get this tremendous recognition - both within the Nova Nation community and nationally. Many of us had the feeling, watching his development over four years, that Chef had "it in him" - to be the dominant big man that Villanova so desperately needed, to go deep into March. You just never know if a guy like that is going to get the opportunity, on the big stage. This year, in his senior season, Big Dan finally got the opportunity to show basketball fans everywhere his talents. It's amazing to have seen it all come together for Chef and the Cats, in the way that it did. So happy for Chef - the most underrated big man in America. He's now a Main Line legend - and a national champ! Congrats to Big Dan.

Thought some would like to see this article about the effect of the Championship on other areas such as with corporate partners, sponsors, applications, and more. Also, have to think we might see an increase in ticket prices..........

http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20160407_The_winning_s_only_beginning_for_Villanova.html

In terms of how we are viewed in philly. Given the class that Jay and these kids have displayed we are so easy to like. I believe this win will increase the flow of love for nova within the Philly community. They city is starving for a winner and we delivered in style.

‪#‎OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat‬ ‪#‎PureJoy‬

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My kids tell me when your speaking the truth its "REAL RAP". Well here is some straight up honesty from me. I know at times it appears that I'm anti Nova when I post or respond to a post on the board an I have been called out by posters in the past. I can see how people might have seen it that way, I guess I was trying to display a certain degree of indifference and because of it came across poorly. That being said, growing up I loved this team. My first memory of Villanova basketball was one that include Mike Mulquin, Happy Dobbs, Stewart Granger, John Pinone etc. I lived and died with every bounce of the ball. That carried through with me thru the Lappas years up until I became involved HS sports and kind of drifted away and lost that feeling I had for the team. But watching this team kind of got my old juices flowing and rekindled that feeling for Nova hoops that I had when I followed the team religiously for the 35 years. I will still continue to be biased toward my guys but for the last two weeks, I was reminded of many good memories I had involving Nova hoops and I truly am happy for all you guys that love this team as much as you all do. It wasn't as moving as 1985 for me but it wasn't far off. I may not always agree with all the opinions posted at times, but I truly appreciate the passion and it has allowed me to meet great fans/people like Beefer, Shannanigans, VUScratch, Joe Vance, Hoops#1, EdMc, Eric etc.

i think the SI cover is awesome. Does anyone know where I can find a copy that I can have enlarged and framed?

...we're up 72-71...Carolina tries to foul Arch and he puts a wicked spin move on and they aren't able to foul until the 13.5 second mark...Hart then makes the ft's and you know the rest...great move that took six seconds off the clock...boy will we miss Arch....

Big East Conference
all-kenpom.com
Rank Player
1 Josh Hart, Villanova (Jr)
2 Daniel Ochefu, Villanova (Sr)
3 Isaiah Whitehead, Seton Hall (So)
4 Kris Jenkins, Villanova (Jr)
5 Ben Bentil, Providence (So)

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-ba...lignment-new-league-move-teams-old-jay-wright

“I’m really, really happy for the Big East,” Wright said afterward. “We're a new entity that college basketball just is trying to figure out, you know. And I just hope the power five sees a value in us as a part of all of this in basketball. We want to keep up with the power five. We want to do everything they're doing, just do it in basketball. I hope this gives us a place at the table because basketball is really important to all these schools.”

Anyone have any intel as to where/when this epic event is scheduled to take place?

There was a huge crowd last year despite the disappointing end to the season. I can't imagine what the crowd will be like this year and I don't want to miss out.

Hopefully the Pavilion will be large enough because I don't know of any larger venues that would work.

Villanovas's path was difficult, but the way we did it, is it a record?

Jay has accomplished only what a select few have. He has gotten to the top of his profession. Accomplished every coaches goal. It's select company. Hall of fame career and we are all blessed.

I have no idea whether he would find or pursue the right NBA opportunity; I domt think anyone knows that. But I will say this. If he stays, I think he and we have an opportunity it's to enter a true sweet spot. K, Pitino, Jim B, Roy they are all going to likely be gone in 5 or so years. Izzo and self will turn into the old sages and Jay will be right there with them. Elite elite company; top 5 company. And he and we have an amazing story to tell. I wish him the best on any decision but oh the possibilities if he stays are very exciting.

I made the choice to skip Houston. I ended up watching the game at home with my wife, who knew nothing of Nova basketball five years ago. Arch and Ochefu were her first Nova class to follow and she has grown to love our team. As Jenkins shot went through the net, my wife and I jumped in the air in our apartment in Astoria, Queens, screamed, and then hugged. I then broke down and cried tears of joy. I will never forget this day and where I was.

Where were you when we won in '16?

8-1 odds, 3rd favorite..

http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id...tball-title-odds-westgate-las-vegas-superbook

Between the TBS version, YouTube replays, the Pavilion replays, the ESPN international version, 55 views from inside the stadium, one shining moment, one shining Nova moment, the three kids screaming, the bars in Philly, the UNC reaction, SIR CHARLES, and more....

How many times have you seen the shot? I think I'm around 200.

There's part of me that thinks we (and other college hoops fans) are going to be looking back at this team and where they end up and be a whole lot less surprised by the dominant run we went on.

And now for the brightsiding

Jenkins and Hart could be guys like D'Raymond and Danny Green. Are they now? Maybe not, but in college I'd take our guys, so who knows down the road.

Brunson and Bridges. Young guys who have so much existing talent while still having great potential. Different types of potential, but the growth that could be there is exciting. I can see them both finding a landing spot in the league.

And how about Phil Booth? He's stepped up in our biggest games. When he and Brunson share the keys next year he could rise up some draft boards.

I think once his ankle gets fully healthy, the Chef is going to make a team real happy. Fortunately, it will probably be a team that has a good program and understands how important a guy like Danny is.

I know that Arch is all but pegged to go to Italy, but he should get a shot. Because of his awesome "intangibles" his actual basketball skill is still underrated by most. His quickness has improved so much and who knows, this is brightsiding so let's roll with it.

While we are at it, maybe DR is lethal next year with the 18 footer and excels defending guys on the perimeter like Dante.

Now some of this post is more likely to happen than others, but let's say down the road in ten years 4 or 5 of these guys have had more than one cup of coffee in the league, this team is going to look pretty stacked in hindsight.

Shouldn't it be on Arch St. ?

what do you guys think?