Prior to the 2021-22 season, Brandon Slater had never played more than 31 minutes a game or scored more than 13 points in any of his previous 71 games in a Villanova uniform. Like many before him, Slater came into the program with enormous potential and jaw-dropping athletic gifts, but his game needed to be honed and refined to fit the Villanova brand. With a void at forward left by the departure of NBA-bound Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, coach Jay Wright looked to Slater to take on more minutes and responsibility. Villanova’s senior forward was up to the task.
Villanova Basketball 2021-22 Player Recap: Brandon Slater
