For the first time program history, the Villanova Wildcats (31-3) are the #1 team at the conclusion of the Regular Season and Conference Championships.
‘Nova, who won the BIG EAST Tournament Championship over the weekend, ascended to the top spot in the newest AP Poll released on Monday as the ‘Cats collected 59 of 65 first place votes.
Gonzaga, Kansas, Arizona, and Kentucky round out the top 5. Butler is the other squad representing the BIG EAST.
Villanova, the #1 seed in the East Region, will next play in Buffalo on Thursday at 7:15p ET against the winner of the New Orleans v.