Villanova knows it will be able to count on Eric Dixon this season. As for his supporting cast? The Wildcats will begin figuring that out on Monday night when they host Lafayette in Villanova, Pa., in the season opener for both teams. Villanova was picked to finish seventh in the 11-team Big East after going 18-16 (10-10 in the conference) and falling in the first round of the NIT last season. Coach Kyle Neptune is entering his third season at the helm after replacing two-time national champion Jay Wright. Lafayette was picked to finish sixth in the 10-team Patriot League after finishing 11-21 (10-8 in the league) under coach Mike McGarvey.
Eric Dixon, new-look Villanova vies for victory over Lafayette
