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Big East Basketball: Building 21st century lineups for each school with $15

By Brian Foley

Villanova's Kyle Lowry (1) and Randy Foye (2) celebrate in the final seconds of the game Monday, February 13, 2006 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA. Villanova University (4) upset University of Connecticut (1) 69-64. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
Villanova's Kyle Lowry (1) and Randy Foye (2) celebrate in the final seconds of the game Monday, February 13, 2006 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA. Villanova University (4) upset University of Connecticut (1) 69-64. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) /
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Villanova’s Allan Ray chases a loose ball Saturday, December 31, 2005 at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Villanova University defeated Temple University 75-53. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
Villanova’s Allan Ray chases a loose ball Saturday, December 31, 2005 at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Villanova University defeated Temple University 75-53. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) /

Villanova Wildcats

Guard

$5: Jalen Brunson (2018 National POY, 2016/2018 National Champ, 2015-18)
$4: Scottie Reynolds (2010 consensus first-team All-American, 2006-10)
$3: Ryan Arcidiacono (2015 co-Big East POY, 2016 National Champ, 2012-16)
$2: Corey Fisher (2011 second-team all-Big East, 2007-11)
$1: Kyle Lowry (2006 second-team all-Big East, 2004-06)

Guard

$5: Josh Hart (2017 consensus first-team All-American, 2016 National Champ, 2013-17)
$4: Randy Foye (2006 consensus first-team All-American, 2002-06)
$3: Allan Ray (2006 consensus second-team All-American, 2002-06)
$2: Maalik Wayns (2012 second-team all-Big East, 2009-12)
$1: Phil Booth (2019 first-team all-Big East, 2016/2018 National Champ, 2014-19)

Forward

$5: Curtis Sumpter (2007 first-team all-Big East, 2002-07)
$4: Mikal Bridges (2018 third-team All-American, 2016/2018 National Champ, 2015-18)
$3: James Bell (2014 first-team all-Big East, 2010-14)
$2: Darrun Hilliard (2015 first-team all-Big East, 2011-15)
$1: Kris Jenkins (10 ppg and 3 rpg, 2016 National Champ, 2013-17)

Forward

$5: Dante Cunningham (2009 second-team all-Big East, 2005-09)
$4: Eric Paschall (2019 first-team All-Big East, 2018 National Champ, 2016-19)
$3: JayVaughn Pinkston (2014 second-team all-Big East, 2011-15)
$2: Ricky Wright (2002 second-team all-Big East, 1999-03)
$1: Antonio Pena (8 ppg and 6 rpg, 2007-11)

Center

$5: Michael Bradley (2001 consensus second-team All-American, 2000-01)
$4: Daniel Ochefu (two-time honorable mention all-Big East, 2016 National Champ, 2012-16)
$3: Omari Spellman (2018 Big East FOY, 2018 National Champ, 2016-18)
$2: Mouphtaou Yarou (9 ppg and 7 rpg, 2009-13)
$1: Brooks Sales (8 ppg and 7 rpg, 1998-2002)

My Lineup

G: Scottie Reynolds ($4)
G: Randy Foye ($4)
F: Mikal Bridges ($4)
F: Ricky Wright ($2)
C: Brooks Sales ($1)

Scouting Report: It’s a testament to Villanova’s remarkable depth and success that you can get Reynolds, Foye, and Bridges for only $12 combined, leaving just enough spending room to grab rebounding mavens Wright and Sales.

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