Tyler Perkins prepares for senior season with Villanova

Tyler Perkins, a 6'4" senior guard for Villanova, is entering his fourth season as a pivotal player for the Wildcats. After transferring from Penn, Perkins averaged 6.3 points in his sophomore year and improved to 13.7 points last season, ranking 11th in the Big East. As the team rebuilds under head coach Kevin Willard, expectations for Perkins are high, particularly with his shift to shooting guard. He aims for a spot on the All-Big East First Team this year and has shown promise in rebounding, finishing 15th in the conference with 5.4 rebounds per game. Perkins is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and is cleared for most activities as the season approaches.

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