Weekend Links: New Villanova Alumni – VU Hoops

Congrats to the new Villanovans who joined the Alumni Ranks after Friday’s Commencement. Watch’s Jay Wright’s introduction and speech. And now, on to the weekend links… Villanova news: Jay Wright’s former players react to his retirement | Clutch PointsAfter Jay Wright retired from coaching, his former Villanova players came out to praise him for his legendary career. Suns’ Mikal Bridges finishes 4th for NBA Sportsmanship Award | Arizona SportsPhoenix Suns small forward Mikal Bridges finished fourth in the 2021-22 NBA Sportsmanship Award voting released Friday. Suns’ Mikal Bridges finishes 2nd in NBA’s Defensive Player of Year voting | Arizona SportsBoston Celtics’ Marcus Smart was named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year on Monday, the first guard to do so since Gary Payton in 1996. Jay Wright’s 9 most notable wins at Villanova | The InquirerA look back at some of the top wins of a Hall of Fame coach. Jalen Brunson, Dallas Mavs & NBA Free Agency: Dad Speaks Out | Sports IllustratedDallas Mavericks star Jalen Brunson will be a free agent this summer. His father, Rick, shared his thoughts. Thunder End of the Year Report Card: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | Sports IllustratedThunder rookie JRE enjoyed extended minutes in impressive…
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