Villanova was unsurprisingly well-represented in the Big 5 awards released Tuesday, taking four of the five major awards and claiming three of five spots on the All-Big 5 First Team.
Josh Hart was named Player of the Year, Donte DiVincenzo Rookie of the Year, Jay Wright was Coach of the Year and Jalen Brunson was Scholar Athlete of the Year.
Hart averaged 18.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals during his senior season. He shot 51 percent from the field -- his fourth straight season over 50 percent -- and was much better from three than he was last season, raising his percentage from 35.7 to 40.4.
DiVincenzo's emergence bodes well for Villanova's future now that Hart and Kris Jenkins are done.
The 6-foot-5 redshirt freshman averaged 8.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per game. DiVincenzo played well in the NCAA Tournament, scoring 21 points with 13 rebounds in the first-round win over Mount St. Mary's and going for 15 points, six rebounds and three steals in the second-round loss to Wisconsin.
It was a bit surprising to see Jenkins make the Big 5 First Team over teammate Mikal Bridges, who was more consistent and effective down the stretch.
First Team
B.J. Johnson, La Salle
Shizz Alston, Jr., Temple
Jalen Brunson, Villanova
Josh Hart, Villanova
Kris Jenkins, Villanova
Second Team
Jordan Price, La Salle
Mikal Bridges, Villanova
AJ Brodeur, Penn
James Demery, Saint Joseph's
Obi Enechionyia, Temple
Matt Howard, Penn
