Every Villanova student has a big place in their heart for the Villanova Basketball team. Seeing them on campus is always a treat and sometimes its hard to remember that they are students too, even though a few of them may soon be stars in the NBA.
Going to the games at the Wells Fargo Center reinforces why I love Villanova and the school spirit that goes along with being a student. With that being said, everyone has their favorite on the team. While there are a lot of factors that go into choosing a favorite, here is the official ranking of the Villanova Basketball team.
1. Jalen Brunson
He is as reliable as they come. I always feel comfortable when he has the ball and a piece of my heart will go with him to the NBA.
1. Mikal Bridges
Bridges is a joy to watch and he is another one I'll miss when he makes his way to the NBA.
1. Donte DiVincenzo
My original favorite. I am proud of how far he has come as a player and I know he will be even better next year.
1. Phil Booth
Poor Phil Booth has had so many road blocks but he always comes back stronger than ever.
1. Eric Paschall
He started out with a lot of haters this season but he has proven them wrong time and time again with his sick dunks and threes.
1. Dylan Painter
1. Collin Gillespie
A freshman who is basically a clone of an old favorite, Ryan Arcidiacono. Collin has made his debut in a big way and he will only get better from here.
1. Omari Spellman
From red shirt to Big East Freshman of the Year, Omari has been great on the team and his instagram poetry doesn't hurt either.
1. Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree
Another true freshman, Dhamir, or Dada, has been getting more playing time and will be valuable going forward.
1. Jermaine Samuels
He is such a munchkin when he wears his glasses and I love to watch him play. Once he gets more comfortable on the court he will be even better than he is now.
1. Peyton Heck
A new walk-on, it is always exciting watching Peyton get some playing time.
1. Tom Leibig
1. Matt Kennedy
I love being part of the Matt Kennedy Fan Club and he is another key member of the bench mob that is graduating this year.
1. Denny Grace
1. Tim Delaney
It is always a good sign when Tim Delaney goes it because that means the bench mob will be following him soon and the cats are up by a lot.
1. Jay Wright
You may have noticed that they are all ranked number one, which I promise was done on purpose. Every player on the team is important and I love them all equally, therefore they are all the best and this is the only valid rank of the team out there.
