Andy Wittry | NCAA.com | January 9, 2018 Get to know Villanova's Omari Spellman Villanova Basketball: Omari Spellman | Newcomer Spotlight Share The well-oiled machine that is Villanova basketball has continued rolling as efficiently as ever, despite having to replace two of its top three scorers โ Josh Hart and Kris Jenkins โ from last season. The No. 1-ranked Wildcats are on pace to contend for another 30-win season after averaging just over 32 wins in the last four seasons. Redshirt freshman forward Omari Spellman's production this season has helped Villanova jump out to a 14-1 start and he projects to be a foundational player for the program in future seasons. The 6-9, 245-pound forward from Cleveland, Ohio, is averaging 10.4 points, a team-best 7.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, while also shooting 46.5 percent from 3-point range. OMARI SPELLMAN #NOVAvsPenn pic.twitter.com/xma3UtPMXY โ Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) November 30, 2017 Spellman has five double-doubles this season, including one in a win over then-No. 12 Gonzaga earlier this season. Perhaps his best performance came against Temple in early December, when he scored 27 points on 11-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-7 from 3. The freshman plays an important role for the Wildcats, providing a big body inside while also being able to stretch the floor as a shooting threat from behind the arc. Villanova's Jay Wright becomes latest men's basketball icon to call it a career Villanova coach Jay Wright has become the latest men's basketball icon to retire in the last couple of years. READ MORE Jay Wright to retire as Villanova's men's basketball coach Villanova's head men's basketball coach Jay Wright will be retiring from his position, the school announced on Wednesday. Fordham's Kyle Neptune is set to replace the legendary coach. READ MORE 16 FCS transfers who could have the biggest potential impact in 2022 There are hundreds of new transfers to FCS teams this year, but a few stand out above the rest. Here's a look at 16 transfers who could greatly impact the 2022 FCS football season. READ MORE