I Bleed Blue and White

Ray Mernagh of NBE Basketball has a new story up about Villanova assistant Doug West, and the path he has traveled from the football-crazed fields of Western PA to Villanova. West credits Jay Wright with much of his success. Wright first came to ‘Nova when West was a junior, and even after West left for the NBA, their relationship got nothing but stronger.

“West could really play, obviously, but he also continuously worked on his game. He realized that would have to remain the case if he wanted to stick in the NBA, so he headed back to the place he by then considered his second home. The young Jay Wright was waiting for him, eager to work. “We’d meet every morning at 6 AM at a court that was right next to the football field,” says West.”

The article also talks about how West’s experience at ‘Nova has helped him become a great coach, and his future aspirations. Here’s a hint:

“I’m blue and white,” says West, “I bleed it.”

…We like that line, Doug…

More will be coming later on, but thanks to The ‘Nova Nation Twitter Page we have an inside look at some of the former stars gathering for a little reunion.After years of living in Connecticut and seeing Jim Calhoun bringing back all the former players for a charity All-Star game, I’m glad to see this happening at Villanova. They should really think about making this a public event for ‘Nova Nation.

As Jay say, Once a Wildcat, Always a Wilcat! Enjoy!

Randy Foye

Jay Wright, Brett Gunning, Kerry Kittles and Doug West

Jay Wright and Brett Gunning

Mike Nardi

A ton of the Villanova greats are back on the Main Line for a 3 day workout that commences today. Kyle Lowry first reported that he was back at school with Randy Foye via his Twitter account, but now The Nova Nation has given us an idea to who else is around for it. The list includes:

• Kyle Lowry
• Randy Foye
• Dante Cunningham
• Mike Nardi
• Chris Charles
• Dwayne Anderson
• Shane Clark
• John Celestand
• Ed Pinckney
• Doug West
• Kerry Kittles

Plus a few more big names from the ‘Nova Network. I have no idea if any of this is open to the public, but if you are on campus, I would try and check it out because it sounds like a lot of fun.