ANALISI ROSTER - VILLANOVA 2014-15
JUNIOR/POINT GUARD
6-3 • 195
LANGHORNE, PA.
NESHAMINY HIGH SCHOOL (COACH: JERRY DEVINE)
A savvy guard with excellent vision and a knack for finding the open man...
Brings long range shooting skill to the floor as well...
A student of the game...
A team captain.
PERSONAL
Is one of six children of Patti and Joe Arcidiacono...
Siblings include Sabrina (28), Nicole (26), Michael (23), and Christopher and Courtney (14)...
Both parents attended Villanova and Joe Arcidiacono played football for the Wildcats (1976-80)...
PERSONAL
Is one of six children of Patti and Joe Arcidiacono...
Siblings include Sabrina (28), Nicole (26), Michael (23), and Christopher and Courtney (14)...
Both parents attended Villanova and Joe Arcidiacono played football for the Wildcats (1976-80)...
Born March 26, 1994.
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4 DARRUN HILLIARD II
SENIOR/GUARD
6-6 • 205
BETHLEHEM, PA.
LIBERTY H.S. (COACH: CHAD LANDIS)
A quality athlete with an ability to move without the basketball...
Versatile enough to handle the basketball if needed...
Has range to 3-point territory with a smooth lefthanded stroke.
PERSONAL
Parents are Darrun Hilliard and Charlene Jenkins...
Signed a national letter of intent to attend Villanova in November 2010...
A Liberal Arts major.
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23 DANIEL OCHEFU
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3 JOSH HART
SOPHOMORE/GUARD
6-5 • 205
SILVER SPRING, MD.
SIDWELL FRIENDS (COACH: ERIC SINGLETARY)
A tough wing player with the skill to score in multiple ways...
Rebounds well from the guard position...
Brings a superior work ethic with him each time out...
Extremely versatile and is used in a variety of ways by the coaching staff.
PERSONAL
Parents are Moses and Pat Hart...
Has two siblings, Moses Joseph Hart and Aimee Hart...
Born March 6, 1995 in Silver Spring, Md.
SOPHOMORE/FORWARD
6-8 • 225
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
LOWER MERION H.S.
WORCESTER ACADEMY (COACH: JAMIE SULLIVAN)
An improving forward who brings the ability to block shots, rebound and defend...
His offensive game continues to develop...
Runs the floor well and can finish around the rim...
Will look to compete for minutes on the front line.
PERSONAL
Parents are Rabia Sulayman and Darryl Reynolds, Sr....
Siblings are Lailah, Malikah, Milan and Cannon...
Born October 13, 1993 in Philadelphia, Pa.
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SENIOR/GUARD
6-6 • 205
BETHLEHEM, PA.
LIBERTY H.S. (COACH: CHAD LANDIS)
A quality athlete with an ability to move without the basketball...
Versatile enough to handle the basketball if needed...
Has range to 3-point territory with a smooth lefthanded stroke.
PERSONAL
Parents are Darrun Hilliard and Charlene Jenkins...
Signed a national letter of intent to attend Villanova in November 2010...
A Liberal Arts major.
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31 DYLAN ENNIS
RS-JUNIOR/GUARD
6-2 • 182
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO (ma nato a Toronto)
LAKE FOREST (ILL.) ACADEMY (COACH: MATT VAUGHN)
A skilled guard with shooting and playmaking skills...
Offers range beyond the 3-point arc and can score in the lane as well...
Long arms allow him to play taller than his 6-2 frame.
PERSONAL
Full name is Dylan Jonathan Ennis…
Born Dec. 26, 1991 in Toronto, Canada…
His mother is Suzette Ennis and father is Tony McIntyre…
Older brother Brandon played basketball at District of Columbia while younger brother Tyler starred at Syracuse before being drafted by the NBA’s Phoenix Suns in 2014…
Has three younger siblings: Brittany, Dominique, and Tyylon.
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22 JAYVAUGHN PINKSTON
RS-SENIOR/FORWARD
6-7 • 235
BROOKLYN, N.Y.
BISHOP LOUGHLIN H.S. (COACH: EDWIN GONZALEZ)
A powerful athlete with the athletic skills to prosper on the interior or the perimeter...
The range on his jumper extends to 3-point territory...
His strength allows him to operate in close quarters...
Brings an ability to get to the free throw line.
2010-11:
Sat out the season as a result of a university code of conduct violation.
BISHOP LOUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL
New York’s Player of the Year as a senior.
PERSONAL
Born Nov. 27, 1991 in Brooklyn, N.Y. …
Mother is Kerry Pinkston.
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RS-JUNIOR/GUARD
6-2 • 182
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO (ma nato a Toronto)
LAKE FOREST (ILL.) ACADEMY (COACH: MATT VAUGHN)
A skilled guard with shooting and playmaking skills...
Offers range beyond the 3-point arc and can score in the lane as well...
Long arms allow him to play taller than his 6-2 frame.
PERSONAL
Full name is Dylan Jonathan Ennis…
Born Dec. 26, 1991 in Toronto, Canada…
His mother is Suzette Ennis and father is Tony McIntyre…
Older brother Brandon played basketball at District of Columbia while younger brother Tyler starred at Syracuse before being drafted by the NBA’s Phoenix Suns in 2014…
Has three younger siblings: Brittany, Dominique, and Tyylon.
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22 JAYVAUGHN PINKSTON
RS-SENIOR/FORWARD
6-7 • 235
BROOKLYN, N.Y.
BISHOP LOUGHLIN H.S. (COACH: EDWIN GONZALEZ)
A powerful athlete with the athletic skills to prosper on the interior or the perimeter...
The range on his jumper extends to 3-point territory...
His strength allows him to operate in close quarters...
Brings an ability to get to the free throw line.
2010-11:
Sat out the season as a result of a university code of conduct violation.
BISHOP LOUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL
New York’s Player of the Year as a senior.
PERSONAL
Born Nov. 27, 1991 in Brooklyn, N.Y. …
Mother is Kerry Pinkston.
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23 DANIEL OCHEFU
JUNIOR/FORWARD
6-11 • 245
BALTIMORE, MD.
WESTTOWN (prep) SCHOOL/ DOWNINGTOWN EAST (COACH: SETH BERGER)
An improving big man with terrific hands and defensive instincts...
One of the Wildcats best passers who is especially effective feeding the post...
Offensive game continues to expand.
PERSONAL
Played his prep basketball at the Westtown School before finishing up his studies at Downingtown East High School...
Ranked 54th on ESNPU’s list of Top 100 players in the class of 2012...
Averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds per game as a junior at the Westtown School...
Considered Georgetown, Temple, and Texas as well as VU...
Signed a national letter of intent to attend Villanova in November 2011...
Parents are Hassan and Elizabeth Ochefu...
6-11 • 245
BALTIMORE, MD.
WESTTOWN (prep) SCHOOL/ DOWNINGTOWN EAST (COACH: SETH BERGER)
An improving big man with terrific hands and defensive instincts...
One of the Wildcats best passers who is especially effective feeding the post...
Offensive game continues to expand.
PERSONAL
Played his prep basketball at the Westtown School before finishing up his studies at Downingtown East High School...
Ranked 54th on ESNPU’s list of Top 100 players in the class of 2012...
Averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds per game as a junior at the Westtown School...
Considered Georgetown, Temple, and Texas as well as VU...
Signed a national letter of intent to attend Villanova in November 2011...
Parents are Hassan and Elizabeth Ochefu...
Also has two younger sisters and a brother, including Marie (16), Anthony (14) and Ashley (12)...
Last name is pronounced Oh-chef-fu.
Last name is pronounced Oh-chef-fu.
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3 JOSH HART
SOPHOMORE/GUARD
6-5 • 205
SILVER SPRING, MD.
SIDWELL FRIENDS (COACH: ERIC SINGLETARY)
A tough wing player with the skill to score in multiple ways...
Rebounds well from the guard position...
Brings a superior work ethic with him each time out...
Extremely versatile and is used in a variety of ways by the coaching staff.
PERSONAL
Parents are Moses and Pat Hart...
Has two siblings, Moses Joseph Hart and Aimee Hart...
Born March 6, 1995 in Silver Spring, Md.
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2 KRIS JENKINS
SOPHOMORE/FORWARD
6-6 • 240
UPPER MARLBORO, MD.
GONZAGA COLLEGE H.S. (COACH: STEVE TURNER)
A gifted offensive player with soft hands and an accurate shooting stroke...
A quality 3-point shooter who also sees the floor well...
Can operate on the interior or the perimeter...
Brings an excellent feel for the game that helps him make plays for others.
PERSONAL
Parents are Felicia Jenkins and Kelvin Jenkins...
Guardians are Nate and Melody Britt...
Siblings include Kaiya and Kelci Jenkins along with Nate Britt Jr., and Natayla Britt...
Born November 20, 1993 in Columbia, S.C.
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14 DARRYL REYNOLDS
2 KRIS JENKINS
SOPHOMORE/FORWARD
6-6 • 240
UPPER MARLBORO, MD.
GONZAGA COLLEGE H.S. (COACH: STEVE TURNER)
A gifted offensive player with soft hands and an accurate shooting stroke...
A quality 3-point shooter who also sees the floor well...
Can operate on the interior or the perimeter...
Brings an excellent feel for the game that helps him make plays for others.
PERSONAL
Parents are Felicia Jenkins and Kelvin Jenkins...
Guardians are Nate and Melody Britt...
Siblings include Kaiya and Kelci Jenkins along with Nate Britt Jr., and Natayla Britt...
Born November 20, 1993 in Columbia, S.C.
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14 DARRYL REYNOLDS
SOPHOMORE/FORWARD
6-8 • 225
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
LOWER MERION H.S.
WORCESTER ACADEMY (COACH: JAMIE SULLIVAN)
An improving forward who brings the ability to block shots, rebound and defend...
His offensive game continues to develop...
Runs the floor well and can finish around the rim...
Will look to compete for minutes on the front line.
PERSONAL
Parents are Rabia Sulayman and Darryl Reynolds, Sr....
Siblings are Lailah, Malikah, Milan and Cannon...
Born October 13, 1993 in Philadelphia, Pa.
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5 PHIL BOOTH
FRESHMAN/GUARD
6-3 • 185
BALTIMORE, MD.
MT. ST. JOSEPH HS (COACH: PAT CLATCHEY)
A smooth and skilled point guard with a terrific feel for the game...
Adept at finding the open man or finding his own shot opportunities...
FRESHMAN/GUARD
6-3 • 185
BALTIMORE, MD.
MT. ST. JOSEPH HS (COACH: PAT CLATCHEY)
A smooth and skilled point guard with a terrific feel for the game...
Adept at finding the open man or finding his own shot opportunities...
An accomplished on the ball defender.
JAY WRIGHT ON PHIL BOOTH:
“Phil Booth comes from a great basketball family.
Phil is a classic Villanova guard and an outstanding student.
We feel he is very well prepared for our style of play.
Coach (Pat) Clatchey has done a great job with guards.
We are excited to have an outstanding player from a prestigious program on board.”
PERSONAL
Parents are Phil Booth Sr. and Robin Booth...
Has two sisters, Jasmine (25) and Jessica (13)...
Phil Booth, Sr. is a Philadelphia native who starred at Northeast High School and Coppin State University.
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25 MIKAL BRIDGES
FRESHMAN - GUARD/FORWARD
6-7 • 191
MALVERN, PA.
GREAT VALLEY H.S. (COACH: JIM NOLAN)
A deft shooter with intriguing athleticism and the ability to contribute at multiple positions...
Brings long-range shooting skill...
Will need to add strength to his frame as he adapts to playing in the BIG EAST Conference.
JAY WRIGHT ON MIKAL BRIDGES:
“Mikal is a multi-talented perimeter player that can play a lot of positions for us.
We’re proud to welcome him and his family to the Nova Nation.
He plays for a great coach in Jim Nolan and will be well prepared for the college game.”
JAY WRIGHT ON PHIL BOOTH:
“Phil Booth comes from a great basketball family.
Phil is a classic Villanova guard and an outstanding student.
We feel he is very well prepared for our style of play.
Coach (Pat) Clatchey has done a great job with guards.
We are excited to have an outstanding player from a prestigious program on board.”
PERSONAL
Parents are Phil Booth Sr. and Robin Booth...
Has two sisters, Jasmine (25) and Jessica (13)...
Phil Booth, Sr. is a Philadelphia native who starred at Northeast High School and Coppin State University.
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25 MIKAL BRIDGES
FRESHMAN - GUARD/FORWARD
6-7 • 191
MALVERN, PA.
GREAT VALLEY H.S. (COACH: JIM NOLAN)
A deft shooter with intriguing athleticism and the ability to contribute at multiple positions...
Brings long-range shooting skill...
Will need to add strength to his frame as he adapts to playing in the BIG EAST Conference.
JAY WRIGHT ON MIKAL BRIDGES:
“Mikal is a multi-talented perimeter player that can play a lot of positions for us.
We’re proud to welcome him and his family to the Nova Nation.
He plays for a great coach in Jim Nolan and will be well prepared for the college game.”
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