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The New York Knicks are off to the Eastern Conference Finals once again after a sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The presence of Villanova is felt each time the Knicks step on the floor and it has been enhanced in the postseason. The Wildcat trio got to advance on the floor at Xfinity Mobile Arena, where it won many games as Wells Fargo Center.
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So, it’s only right to reminisce about the great moments from these legendary careers — and we begin with Jalen Brunson.
In three years at Villanova, Brunson played in 116 games and made 115 starts. He averaged 14.4 points and 3.7 assists during a career that included two National Championships. In 2017-18, Brunson was named the Naismith Player of the Year after averaging 18.9 points while shooting 52.1% from the field and 40.8% from three-point range.
Brunson went on to become a second-round pick of the Dallas Mavericks before signing with the Knicks. In 2024, Brunson accepted a four-year, $156.5 million extension with New York, leaving $113 million on the table if he waited until the following year to sign his extension. Brunson opted to sign earlier and give the front office financial flexbility to keep the core together as it battles for an NBA title.
Brunson has turned into one of the best point guards in the NBA and Villanova fans are not surprised. Here are some of his best games during his Villanova career.
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5. November 23, 2017 – vs. Tennessee
Stats: 25 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 8-for-14 FG, 9-for-9 FT
Just because it is out-of-conference does not mean it is counted any less. This was a big early-season win for a Villanova team that entered with National Championship aspirations. In the first half, it did not look that way as Tennessee built a 12-point lead. The Wildcats stormed back with 51 points in the second half to run away from the Volunteers. Brunson controlled the ball all game and was able to get to the free throw line, where he hit all nine attempts. A come-from-behind 85-76 win set…
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Publish date : 2026-05-14 12:04:00
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