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 – Josh Hart and Kris Jenkins – 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 — 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. How many good 3-point shooters you really need to win an NCAA title If you want an edge when you fill out your NCAA bracket (and who doesn't?) here is a quick tip — pick a national champion that has at least three players who average one or more made 3-pointers a game. READ MORE 11 can't-miss men's college basketball non-conference matchups to circle this fall Make sure you circle these men's basketball games on your calendar. READ MORE 8 men's college basketball coaches could be the next to reach 800 wins These active men's college basketball coaches could be the next to reach the elusive 800-win mark in their careers. READ MORE