5 Things You Didn’t Know About Villanova Wildcats Entering 2015 NCAA Tournament

By Jerry Landry

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Villanova Wildcats Entering 2015 NCAA Tournament

Villanova Wildcats basketball Darrun Hilliard NCAA Tournament 1 Seed — The Villanova Wildcats may be the biggest unknown amongst the No. 1 seeds in the 2015 NCAA Tournament field. Here are five things you probably didn’t know about the 32-2 Wildcats that just might help you achieve bracket pool prowess in the end.

5. Historic Struggles As A High Seed

Darrun Hilliard Villanova Wildcats driving NCAA Tournament

5. Historic Struggles As A High Seed

Darrun Hilliard Villanova Wildcats driving NCAA Tournament — As a No. 2 in both 2014 and 2010, the Villanova Wildcats failed to reach the Sweet 16. 1995 and 1996 saw the No. 3 seeded Wildcats losing in the first and second rounds of the tournament, respectively. The Wildcats made it to the Elite Eight as a No. 1 seed in 2006, and this could be the silver lining fans of Villanova cling to.

4. Whooped By Georgetown This Season

Villanova Wildcats at Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball

4. Whooped By Georgetown This Season

Villanova Wildcats at Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball — The Wildcats earned a No. 1 seed but failed to show up in a January contest against the Georgetown Hoyas. Villanova looked poor in a 20-point defeat to the Hoyas at Georgetown (78-58), and this may be the main piece of film the Lafayette Leopards are consuming.

3. Poor Rebounding Team

Villanova Wildcats vs Marquette NCAA Basketball March Madness

3. Poor Rebounding Team

Villanova Wildcats vs Marquette NCAA Basketball March Madness — According to ESPN, Villanova is ranked 139th in men’s Division I in defensive rebounds and just 174th when it comes to wiping the offensive glass. This stat should cause concern, as Villanova will undoubtedly face physical teams in the tourney and won’t be able to stay hot from the field forever.

2. Efficient Scorers

Villanova Wildcats Josh Hart Shooting NCAA Tournament

2. Efficient Scorers

Villanova Wildcats Josh Hart Shooting NCAA Tournament — Villanova does some things right. For example, the Wildcats are eighth in Division I in points per shot. Averaging 1.41 points per every shot doesn’t sound like much, but it puts Villanova in great company — tied with the Duke Blue Devils and ranked slightly ahead of the Arizona Wildcats.

1. Undefeated Against Ranked Opponents

Villanova Wildcats Jay Wright head coach NCAA Tournament

1. Undefeated Against Ranked Opponents

Villanova Wildcats Jay Wright head coach NCAA Tournament — If a team took on Villanova while in the Top 25, they would soon plummet in the polls. Five teams came in ranked against Villanova, and the Wildcats vanquished them all.

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