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Ryan Arcidiacono's biggest decisions paid off

The Villanova guard's judgement, on and off the court, helped lead the program to its first title in 31 seasons.

While Kris Jenkins' three-pointer at the horn will go down as the most pivotal shot in the illustrious history of Villanova men's basketball, one shouldn't ignore the senior who delivered the crucial pass.

Savvy. Elusive. Fierce. That's Ryan Arcidiacono in a nutshell. The Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA tournament guided the Wildcats to six wins, culminating in a national championship. However, he wouldn't find himself in this scenario without two crucial choices.