The Wildcats have not advanced past the round of 32 since 2009, when they reached the Final Four. But their recent proclivity for early round defeats won’t deter me from buying into them this year. At point guard, Villanova will roll out the reigning co-Big East player of the year, Ryan Arcidiacono, and a five-star recruit, Jalen Brunson, who was named Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Under 19 World Championship this summer. Surrounding them on the perimeter will be talented junior Josh Hart and sophomore Phil Booth. And senior Daniel Ochefu, a tenacious rebounder who converted a Big East-high 66.7% of his twos during conference play last season, will anchor the interior. The Wildcats have the right combination of talent, depth and experience to roll through league play and vanquish whoever the selection committee lays in their path. Simply put, this is a really good team that I’m betting won’t slip up against weaker competition in March.
http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/11/10/predictions-final-four-champion-player-year
http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/11/10/predictions-final-four-champion-player-year
