Delaware forward Dylan Painter started his college career at Villanova. But now he is looking to help the No. 15 Blue Hens get their first-ever win in the NCAA Tournament. To do so, he has to take down his former team.
WILMINGTON, Delaware -- There are many connections between Villanova and the University of Delaware that will be examined before Friday afternoon's game, but one Blue Hen's story could take the focus away from all the others.
The Hershey, Pa. native said watching and waiting for Delaware, the CAA champions, to be selected for March Madness felt different than when he was a Wildcat. Painter said his phone was going off with texts so he hadn't gotten to moment to see if any of his former Villanova teammates had contacted him after the announcement was made.Wright said he sends his former player messages if he sees he had a good game. Wright says Painter also reaches out from time to time.
Wright explained that Painter didn't leave the Nova program disgruntled. Wright said it was just a matter of Painter wanting to play more right away and getting that opportunity elsewhere."We loved him and we stayed in touch. He knows what we can do and he can explain it. He's very intelligent," Wright said.
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