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Rothstein Files: This And That Around College Basketball

Villanova got tremendous news this week when the NCAA cleared Wake Forest transfer Tony Chennault to play next season thanks to a waiver.

2012/06/22

Mike Rosario (credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Ten Breakout Players For The 2012-13 College Basketball Season

With Beal and Walker gone, Rosario should have the opportunity to make his final college campaign a memorable one at Florida.

2012/05/14

Iona's Momo Jones (credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Rothstein: What To Watch This Weekend In College Hoops

A match up between the two most talented teams in the MAAC Conference features a chance for the Stags to make a statement and the Gaels to remedy their inconsistencies.

WFAN–2012/01/27

Mouphtaou Yarou (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Five Observations From BU-Villanova

Villanova will need a nightly double-double from their junior big man once they hit the Big East.

WFAN–2011/12/14

Tom Crean, head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, is congratulated after beating the Kentucky Wildcats 73-72. (credit: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Monday Morning College Hoops Notebook

The way the Hoosiers played against the Wildcats for 40 minutes proves they’re good enough to be in the field of 68 come March.

WFAN–2011/12/12

Rothstein Files: Five Observations From The Jimmy V Classic

Phil Pressey only made one of eight shots in Missouri’s 81-71 win over Villanova on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden — and it didn’t matter with the way he ran the Tigers offense.

WFAN–2011/12/07

Frank Haith (credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Jimmy V Classic Preview Plus Other Notes

Frank Haith didn’t see this coming. Not in the first month of the first season at a new school.

WFAN–2011/12/06

Villanova Concerned About Future In Revamped Big East

The Big East faces an uncertain next few years. This team is coming. Those teams are going. The Big East’s expansion moves alone could just about fill up the transactions wire each day.

WFAN–2011/10/29

Rothstein Files: Villanova Hoping Their Freshmen Have The “Wright” Stuff

After losing seniors Corey Fisher, Corey Stokes, and Antonio Pena, Villanova will have five first-year players — all of whom figure to have a prominent role in coach Jay Wright’s rotation.

2011/10/17

Toarlyn Fitzpatrick #32 and Jarrid Famous #31 of the South Florida Bulls celebrate. (Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

South Florida Stuns Villanova In Big East Tourney

Anthony Crater scored on a driving layup with 5.1 seconds remaining, allowing South Florida to stun 10th-seeded Villanova 70-69 in the Big East tournament.

WFAN–2011/03/08

Matchups Set For Big East Tournament

Pittsburgh’s 60-50 victory over Villanova on Saturday gave the Panthers the outright Big East regular-season title and made them the No. 1 seed for next week’s conference tournament.

WFAN–2011/03/06

St. John's forward Sean Evans (5) is fouled by Villanova forward Isaiah Armwood, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, in Philadelphia. St. John's won 81-68. (AP Photo/Barbara Johnston)

St. John’s Catapults To No. 15 In Coaches Poll

St. John’s took a huge step toward NCAA respectability after yet another win over a ranked opponent this weekend. The Coaches Poll released on Monday rewarded Steve Lavin’s bunch with a huge rise — from No. 25 all the way to No. 15.

WFAN–2011/02/28

Rutgers' Jonathan Mitchell, center, celebrates with fans on the court after Rutgers defeated No. 9 Villanova in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, in Piscataway, N.J. Mitchell sank a foul shot to put Rutgers up for good, 77-76, with less than a second remaining in the game. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Rutgers Stuns Villanova On Late 4-Point Play

Jonathan Mitchell has a national championship ring from his freshman year at Florida. Now he has a game-winning shot in his senior season at Rutgers.

WFAN–2011/02/10

No. 7 Villanova Beats No. 3 Syracuse 83-72

No. 7 Villanova took a big lead then held on to beat third-ranked Syracuse 83-72 in front of a raucous Carrier Dome crowd Saturday.

WFAN–2011/01/22

No. 8 UConn Beats No. 7 Villanova, 61-59

Walker went by his man and drove through the lane for a 10-foot floater with 2.5 seconds left that gave No. 8 Connecticut a 61-59 victory over No. 7 Villanova on Monday.

WFAN–2011/01/17

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