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2016 Villanova Basketball Preview: Dylan Painter

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA.

High School: Lower Merion/ Worcester Academy

Height: 6'10"

Weight: 240

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After a prolonged flirtation with rumors swirling that Painter was holding out for a ‘Nova offer, he got what he wanted and committed to Villanova in mid-September.

What may have been a curious recruitment at the time with Omari Spellman already committed, it now looks like a shrewd move with Spellman sitting out this season. While Painter won’t be as ready to contribute immediately as Spellman would have been, he provides a good backup option to Darryl Reynolds inside when the ‘Cats need more size.