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Villanova Basketball: Top 15 Players that have Played for Head Coach Jay Wright

By Tristan Freeman

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 05: Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree, Jay Wright and Mikal Bridges of the Villanova Wildcats celebrate after the Championship Parade on April 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 05: Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree, Jay Wright and Mikal Bridges of the Villanova Wildcats celebrate after the Championship Parade on April 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) JayVaughn Pinkston #22. James Bell #32, Achraf Yacoubou #24 and Maalik Wayns #2 of the Villanova Wildcats walk up court against the Temple Owls at the Liacouras Center on December 10, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) JayVaughn Pinkston #22. James Bell #32, Achraf Yacoubou #24 and Maalik Wayns #2 of the Villanova Wildcats walk up court against the Temple Owls at the Liacouras Center on December 10, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images) /

15. Roberto Gittens – Hofstra Pride (1998-2001)

Career stats: 10.0 ppg 6.5 rpg 0.8 apg

A four-year starter for the Pride, the 6’7 forward was consistently one of the top big men throughout his years in the America East. In his senior season, Gittens was ranked in the top-10 nationally in field goal percentage with 66%.

14. Donte DiVincenzo – Villanova Wildcats (2016-2018)

Career stats: 10.2 ppg 4.0 rpg 2.4 apg

The Delaware native was the country’s best sixth man this past season, averaging 13.4 ppg coming off the bench. He made his name (and some money) in the national title game, dropping a career-high 31 points against Michigan. If he didn’t have to play behind upperclassmen guards, DiVincenzo might’ve scored 20 ppg as a sophomore.

13. Corey Fisher – Villanova Wildcats (2008-2011)

Career stats: 12.1 ppg 2.4 rpg 3.5 apg

A player who grew each year, Fisher was the lead scorer on the 2011 Wildcat team that was part of the most tournament bids ever for one conference in a season. He also had some help on the perimeter in terms of scoring, but he was the key facilitator.

12. Mikal Bridges – Villanova Wildcats (2016-2018)

Career stats: 11.3 ppg 4.3 rpg 1.6 apg

After two solid years as a contributor, Bridges broke out in a huge way this past season. The 6’7 wing averaged 17.7 ppg and 5.3 rpg while scoring double-digits in every game in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. His shooting splits (51-44-85) were particularly impressive, providing a consistent scoring lift for the national champs.

11. Maalik Wayns – Villanova Wildcats (2010-2012)

Career stats: 12.5 ppg 2.7 rpg 3.4 apg

Another player whose production increased under Wright, Wayns became an All-Big East guard his final season. The 6’2 local product averaged 17.6 ppg and 4.6 apg in 2012, leading the program through a rebuilding year.