College Basketball Power 10: Florida State Best Team In ACC?
By Jeremy Karll
2. Villanova Wildcats (19-1)
Helped by inconsistent play from Butler over recent weeks, Villanova is head and shoulders the best team in the Big East this year. Their loss to Butler looks like a silly blemish after Villanova rattled off five straight double-digit wins.
Last week, Villanova defeated Providence by 10 in a game Player of the Year frontrunner Josh Hart finally got back on track. After scoring 11 points in each of the previous two games, Hart went off for 25 points, six rebounds and four assists on 10-of-16 shooting.
Considering Villanova played St. John’s and Seton Hall in those games, Hart’s poor performances didn’t cause a major upset. That said, there’s no question that Villanova needs Hart to play his best against ranked teams.
After starting their week on the road against Marquette, which could be a trap game for Villanova, the Wildcats host one of the best defensive teams in the nation in Virginia.
Their efficient offense will be tested against the top scoring defense in the nation. This inter-conference game is the type of game that could solidify Villanova as the top team in the nation, especially if Kentucky beats Kansas.