The redshirt freshman stepped up in the Elite Eight and will need a similar performance against Oklahoma.
In Villanova's 64-59 win over Kansas in the Elite Eight, the Wildcats' stars made their presence felt throughout. Ryan Arcidiacono, Josh Hart, Kris Jenkins and Daniel Ochefu all scored in double figures. Yet, it was Mikal Bridges' defensive effort that put 'Nova fans into a state of jubilation.
If Jay Wright's bunch has plans of reaching the national championship game, Bridges must bring a similar defensive intensity on Saturday against Buddy Hield and the Oklahoma Sooners in the Final Four.