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AP POLL: Purdue starts at the top! | Who is too high? Too low? | Villanova on the RISE under Willard

AP POLL: Purdue starts at the top! | Who is too high? Too low? | Villanova on the RISE under Willard

Update: 2025-10-14
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VILLANOVA WILDCATS aim to rebuild under new coach Kevin Willard. Can they return to national prominence?

Andy Patton analyzes the AP preseason poll, highlighting teams he believes are ranked too high or low. The focus shifts to the Villanova Wildcats' roster overhaul, with guest Michael DeRosa discussing key transfers and freshman standout Acaden Lewis. They examine Villanova's challenging non-conference schedule, including matchups against BYU, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Tune in for expert projections on Villanova's ceiling and floor this season, plus insights on how Willard's coaching style could reshape the program's future.

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AP POLL: Purdue starts at the top! | Who is too high? Too low? | Villanova on the RISE under Willard

AP POLL: Purdue starts at the top! | Who is too high? Too low? | Villanova on the RISE under Willard

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