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Villanova to retire Knicks guard Jalen Brunson’s No. 1 college jersey

Mar 31, 2018; San Antonio, TX, United States; Villanova Wildcats guard Jalen Brunson (1) lays up a shot defend by Kansas Jayhawks guard Lagerald Vick (2) during the second half in the semifinals of the 2018 men's Final Four at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks starting point guard Jalen Brunson, a two-time NCAA champion at Villanova, is set to become the only second Wildcat after Paul Azirin, one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players, to get his jersey number retired.

The Villanova Wildcats announced Tuesday that they are retiring Brunson’s No.