Villanova projected outside NCAAB preseason rankings

Villanova remains outside the preseason NCAAB rankings as Jeff Borzello of ESPN lists them among the 'Next five' teams. The Wildcats, led by head coach Kevin Willard, have retooled their roster, losing significant players yet adding multiple starters this offseason. UConn leads Big East teams at No. 5, while Villanova is positioned as the third-highest in the conference. This comes after a 24-9 season and first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament last year, raising expectations for a deeper run this season with a revamped lineup.

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