March 27, 2015 VILLANOVA, Pa. - A pair of Villanova Wildcats were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches' District 5 team, it was announced today.
Senior guard Darrun Hilliard added to a collection of honors that includes second team All-American honors from The Sporting News, Philadelphia Big Five Player of the Year and first team All-BIG EAST. Hilliard was named first team All-District 5 for a stellar senior season in 2014-15.
Meanwhile, Ryan Arcidiacono was named second team All-BIG EAST. The native of Langhorne, Pa. was a first team All-BIG EAST choice and shared conference player of the year honors with Kris Dunn of Providence.
Head Coach Jay Wright, who led the Wildcats to a 33-3 mark and BIG EAST regular season and tournament titles, was tabbed NABC District 5 Coach of the Year.