Kevin Willard rebuilds Villanova basketball roster for second season

Villanova head coach Kevin Willard enters his second season with a significantly overhauled roster following a 24-9 debut and a first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament against Utah State. While the 2017-18 Villanova squad remains recognized as one of the best teams of the 21st century in a recent CBS Sports poll, the current program is shifting its focus toward a new rotation. Willard retained only Tyler Perkins, Matt Hodge, and Nico Onyekwere from last season's primary rotation. The updated roster features additions including center Luigi Suigo, forward Kwame Evans Jr., and guard Devin Royal to bolster shooting, experience, and versatility. These changes reflect Willard's goal of aligning the program's current identity with the strategic priorities historically associated with Villanova basketball success.

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