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Big East Basketball: Five takeaways from Butler’s win over Villanova

By Lukas Harkins

Jan 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Butler University guard Avery Woodson (0) celebrates defeating Villanova University 66-58 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Butler University guard Avery Woodson (0) celebrates defeating Villanova University 66-58 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2016; Queens, NY, USA; Butler Bulldogs guard Kamar Baldwin (3) chases an outbound ball during the first half against the St. John’s Red Storm at Carnesecca Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Queens, NY, USA; Butler Bulldogs guard Kamar Baldwin (3) chases an outbound ball during the first half against the St. John’s Red Storm at Carnesecca Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s time to take note of Kamar Baldwin

Arguably the play of the game didn’t come from All-Big East forward Kelan Martin. Or Andrew Chrabascz.

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In fact, it came from freshman guard Kamar Baldwin, as he stripped Josh Hart of the ball with one minute left in the game and took it to the basket himself for a nifty lay-in that gave Butler the six-point lead.

For those college basketball fans who are not familiar with Baldwin, now is the time to get familiar. It is not often that a freshman receives volume minutes in the Butler program, but Baldwin has quickly grown into a starting role due to his shot creation, shot making abilities, and elite defensive play on the perimeter.

In case anybody forgot, Baldwin has also already done this:

And just one more reminder: Baldwin is a freshman. Butler fans know his name and his game, and soon the nation will know it as well. He has been an all-around terrific player for the Dawgs so far this season, and definitely has a flair for the dramatic.