Villanova thriving in transfer portal during new era of college basketball
Villanova is thriving in the new era of college basketball, successfully navigating the transfer portal to rebuild its roster. The team has added big-name players and shooters, giving them a stronger lineup for the upcoming season.
Villanova is thriving in the new era of college basketball, with coach Kevin Willard actively rebuilding the roster through the transfer portal. The team lost several players, including Malachi Palmer and Chris Jeffrey, but gained big-name commits like Kwame Evans Jr. and Devin Royal. Evans Jr. brings size at 6-foot-10, while Royal is 6-foot-6. The Wildcats have also added shooters, including Jake Fiegen and Buddy Simmons, who shot 41.4% and 42.5% from deep last season, respectively. Elijah Crawford, who scored 14.1 points per game last season, is expected to start for Villanova. With a completely rebuilt backcourt and added size, Villanova is ahead of where it was last year.
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