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Sources confirm Yacoubou transfer

By Mike Kern, Daily News Staff Writer

Villanova guard Achraf Yacoubou is going to transfer, sources familiar with the situation have confirmed.

Yacoubou leaving Villanova: By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer

Sophomore guard Achraf Yacoubou has decided to transfer from Villanova, according to several web reports.
'Nova's Yacoubou to transfer: By Joe Juliano

Super 'Nova: Sophomore guard Achraf Yacoubou has decided to transfer from Villanova, according to web reports. The 6-foot-4 Yacoubou averaged 2.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 31 games for the Wildcats.
Villanova women fall to Michigan in first round: By Damin Esper, SPECIAL TO THE INQUIRER

The Villanova women fell to Michigan in the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament, 60-52.
Jay Wright proud of 'Nova's season: By Joe Juliano, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Even though two of their weakest areas were exposed in Friday night's loss to UNC, the Wildcats look ahead with optimism after posting a seven-win improvement over the previous year and returning to the tournament.
Perretta readies 'Nova women for NCAAs: By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Staff Writer

Mike Jensen: Harry Perretta himself believes that this Villanova team is one of the most unselfish groups he's been around.
'Nova goes down fighting: By Mike Kern, Daily News Staff Writer

None of the big wins from this season will make Vilanova feel any better about what went down Friday night at the Sprint Center, when they lost to eighth-seeded UNC in the second round of the South Regional, 78-71.
Everson talks 'Nova's magical title run: By Joey Cranney, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

A 7-foot-1 backup center for the 1985 national champion Villanova Wildcats, Chuck Everson said there is a series of four questions that everyone always asks him.
Cinderella's Other Dance: Villanova's 1985 NCAA Tournament championship remains a watershed of local college basketball. Not quite so well-remembered these days is the 1971 Wildcats squad that came within one game of winning the whole enchilada.
'Nova gave its all, but fell short: By Bob Ford, Inquirer Columnist

Bob Ford: Villanova did what it does every game. It tried. But trying wasn't enough against North Carolina on Friday night, and although the Wildcats made it more of a game than the Tar Heels wanted, they didn't complete the Philly sweep of second-round NCAA tournament games.
Wright: I will miss Yarou: By Marc Narducci, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

During his time at Villanova, Mouphtaou Yarou was as respected as much for his genial personality and leadership as he was for his game. All aspects have received high marks.
'Nova falls to North Carolina: By Joe Juliano, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

The Tar Heels knocked down 11 three-point baskets, five by P.J. Hairston, and imparted an early exit from the tournament for the Wildcats with a 78-71 second-round victory.
Villanova vs. North Carolina: Juliano's take: By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer

Villanova didn't come up with a particularly good matchup when it drew the Tar Heels in its NCAA tournament opener. North Carolina spreads the floor with three-point shooters and has a pair of talented ballhandling guards in Dexter Strickland and Marcus Paige. If there's one thing the Wildcats, who ranked last in the Big East this season in defending the three, have had trouble with this season, it's been recovering to get out to the shooters along the three-point arc after collapsing into the paint to stop a guard's penetration to the rim.