Villanova Basketball: 3 biggest threats in non-conference play

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats instructs his team against the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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2. Nov. 14 vs. Michigan

In a rematch at the 2018 National Title game, the Michigan Wolverines visit the Villanova Wildcats on Nov. 14 in what should be another fun matchup. Both teams should be ranked when this game arrives. Although, the Wildcats may not win as easily as they did back in April.

The Wolverines will also need to recover from the departure of some big names from last year’s squad. Big man Mo Wagner, Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman and Duncan Robinson were all key in their run to the Final Four. They will have five new freshmen on their roster as replacements in 2018-19.

Charles Matthews and Jordan Poole are still two players to watch in this matchup. Matthews owes the Wildcats a big game after putting up just six points on 3-of-9 shooting and fouling out back on April 2. Poole had three points, an assist, a steal and a rebound on 1-for-5 shooting. It wasn’t their best game so look for a better performance in the rematch on Nov. 14.