It’s been all aces for Villanova in recent weeks. They just won their second Big East Tournament in three years on the back of their fourth straight Big East regular season title. Now they’re handed with the #1 overall seed by the NCAA Tournament committee.
That’s landed them in the coveted East region, with a potential return trip to the familiar confines of Madison Square Garden at stake. Here’s a quick rundown of their competition.
No. 1 Villanova Wildcats, 31-3, Big East regular season, tournament champion
KenPom: No. 2
Best Wins: Virginia, at Purdue, Notre Dame (neutral), Creighton (three times)
Worst Losses: Marquette
The Skinny: Number 1 on your seed list, number 1 in your hearts.