Daily News | Can Villanova get back in NCAA picture? Hmm.
As Villanova finished off Creighton, an NBA scout wondered out loud, “Could they win the Big East Tournament?”
It’s easy for the outside world, even an opposing coach, to say that. McDermott talked about how Villanova has “too many guys” who have experienced postseason success. But that muscle memory had been supplanted by opposite memories this season.The relevant fact, beyond Villanova rounding into form at the right time, is whether ‘Nova players themselves believe it. These late-season games are beyond crucial for ‘Nova, after so many close losses all season.
Maybe short of winning the Big East, the NCAA selection committee should look at how this is an entirely different team with Justin Moore back on the court and now in the flow of things. But that’s putting their fate in the hands of outsiders who will have varying opinions. In New York, Villanova controls its own fate.
Afterward, Wildcats coach Kyle Neptune harped on his defense getting the job done, and the D is much improved from early in the season. But the stat that stands out … three turnovers for the game. None in the second half. This group believes in itself again.
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