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A new-look Villanova will still be one of the nation's best next season

We conclude our recruit and return series with the Villanova Wildcats. A look at what the 2018-19 season could hold:

Possible 2018-19 starting five

G: Phil Booth

G: Donte DiVincenzo

Who is lost: This is a likely farewell to Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges, two of the best players in the country this past season. Brunson developed into an elite point guard, becoming more of a leader -- and a legitimate Wooden Award candidate. Meanwhile, Bridges entered Villanova as an unheralded recruit, and became a lottery pick by the end of his career.