Jon Rothstein identifies Villanova as a basketball program on the rise

CBS analyst Jon Rothstein highlighted Villanova as one of five college basketball programs on the rise during a recent podcast. Head coach Kevin Willard overhauled the roster this offseason by adding size to the frontcourt, addressing deficiencies observed in previous games against Michigan, St. John’s, and Connecticut. The additions include Luigi Suigo, Devin Royal, and Kwame Evans Jr., who join a group featuring returning backcourt player Tyler Perkins. While Rothstein noted uncertainty regarding the team’s new backcourt composition, he believes the Wildcats possess the necessary depth and versatility to compete for a Big East regular season title. The team faces a non-conference schedule that includes matchups against Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pittsburgh, and Kansas to test these roster changes.

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