Happy Thursday, 'Nova Nation! Apologies for the lead story being a pay article today, but it's cool to see assistant coach Ashley Howard mentioned with some of the best recruiters in the country. Villanova has a different, team-based recruiting approach than most schools, but Howard's Philadelphia roots are a big deal and he's well-regarded so it's really no surprise to see him mentioned among the best.
You'll have to have ESPN Insider to read the full piece, but the Worldwide Leader also gives a shout out to Baker Dunleavy and Kyle Neptune as well.
And now, the "news.