Villanova Wildcats at Connecticut Huskies
3:30 PM ET, January 17, 2011
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, CT
3:30 PM ET, January 17, 2011
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, CT
Wright had a daily inside look at the UConn guard who is dominating his way toward player of the year honors. Wright's summer break from coaching Villanova included a stint as co-coach of the USA Select team -- college stars picked to scrimmage against the USA National team before their trip to Turkey for the World Championships.
Walker stands in the way of No. 7 Villanova escaping Storrs, Conn., with its biggest road win of the season. The Wildcats (16-1, 4-0 Big East) have won 11 straight games entering Monday's matchup at No. 8 Connecticut (14-2, 3-2).
Walker's 31 points in Saturday's win against DePaul means he has led the Huskies, who vaulted into prominence with a Maui Invitational championship, in scoring in every game this season. He leads them in scoring (25.6 ppg), assists (3.8) and is even third in rebounds (5.4).
The Wildcats have that double-double going for them in just about every game. Need proof? Ask Maryland, which blew a 12-point lead in the second half on Saturday once Corey Fisher started making shots for the Wildcats. Fisher scored eight of his 17 points during a 19-0 run in a 74-66 win over the Terps.
The Wildcats gutted out the comeback win right as they head into a grueling part of their schedule. Unlike the Huskies, Villanova hasn't exactly racked up frequent-flier miles as it built its gaudy record. There was a trip to New York in November for the NIT Season Tip-Off, and games at Monmouth and South Florida -- not exactly hostile environments.
"I'm excited about going up there, getting away because when things are going well and you're on campus, the hype, it can get crazy," Wright said.
Walker stands in the way of No. 7 Villanova escaping Storrs, Conn., with its biggest road win of the season. The Wildcats (16-1, 4-0 Big East) have won 11 straight games entering Monday's matchup at No. 8 Connecticut (14-2, 3-2).
Walker's 31 points in Saturday's win against DePaul means he has led the Huskies, who vaulted into prominence with a Maui Invitational championship, in scoring in every game this season. He leads them in scoring (25.6 ppg), assists (3.8) and is even third in rebounds (5.4).
The Wildcats have that double-double going for them in just about every game. Need proof? Ask Maryland, which blew a 12-point lead in the second half on Saturday once Corey Fisher started making shots for the Wildcats. Fisher scored eight of his 17 points during a 19-0 run in a 74-66 win over the Terps.
The Wildcats gutted out the comeback win right as they head into a grueling part of their schedule. Unlike the Huskies, Villanova hasn't exactly racked up frequent-flier miles as it built its gaudy record. There was a trip to New York in November for the NIT Season Tip-Off, and games at Monmouth and South Florida -- not exactly hostile environments.
"I'm excited about going up there, getting away because when things are going well and you're on campus, the hype, it can get crazy," Wright said.
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