2009-2010 Villanova Predictions
2008-09 Record: 30-8, 13-5 Big East)
Coach: Jay Wright (9th year, 178-91 at Villanova)
Assistants: Chris Walker, Doug West, Jason Donnelly
Ret. Starters/Lost: 3/2

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Overview: The Wildcats became one of the favorites to win the Big East as soon as guard Scotty Reynolds (6-2, 195) decided to return to school after withdrawing his name from the NBA Draft in June. The sharpshooting senior averaged 15.2ppg and scored 20 pts or more nine times. At the next level, he’ll have to play the point, so he’ll need to improve on his 3.4 assist per game average. At the other guard spot, junior Corey Fisher (10.8ppg) can start or come off the bench and a 6-1, 185, can play the point or wing. Junior Corey Stokes (6-5, 230) gives the Cats some physical toughness from the wing, he averaged 9.3ppg and shot 41.8 percent from 3-point range. Fisher will start early on because 6-5 senior guard Reggie Redding (7.1ppg, 4.9rpg, 3.1apg) will be suspended the first 10 games due to an arrest in August. Up front, the biggest issue for Villanova is replacing big man Dante Cunningham, who transformed himself from defender to team’s best overall player. F Antonio Pena (5.1ppg, 6-8, 235) has the most experience and can start at center. Duke transfer Taylor King (6-6, 230) is a sophomore who sat out last year and can play the powe forward spot, because Villanova plays four guards. King averaged 5.5ppg in his first season at Duke. The key though will be the development of Mouphtaou Yarou (6-10, 250), a West African who played at Montrose Christian (Md.) with another highly-regarded freshman Isaiah Armwood (6-7, 185).

Outlook: The future and present is bright due to an outstanding recruiting class and the return of Reynolds. The loss Cunningham will be felt early on. If Yarou or redshirt freshman Maurice Sutton (6-11, 215) can develop, look out.

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