Villanova’s Final Four chances could take hit with Justin Moore injury

Villanova’s Last 4 possibilities might have taken successful throughout their Elite Eight victory.

Guard Justin Moore was set for an MRI following a proper leg harm within the remaining minutes of the Wildcats’ March Insanity win over Houston on Saturday, in response to ESPN.

Moore went again to his group’s locker room on crutches following the win. Villanova head coach Jay Wright stated an X-ray confirmed Moore didn’t break any bones, however conceded the outlook is “in all probability not good.”

“I’ve been in that place earlier than,” Villanova guard Collin Gillespie informed reporters. “I don’t ever need to see him by himself. He’s accomplished a lot for his group, at all times guards the very best participant, is considered one of our greatest offensive gamers and can do something for any considered one of our guys on both finish of the ground.”

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Justin Moore was on crutches after Villanova’s win over Houston on Saturday.
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Villanova's Justin Moore reacts after an injury after defeating the Houston Cougars 50-44 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Elite 8 Round at AT&T Center on March 26, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.
Villanova’s Justin Moore reacts after an harm.
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The junior has been a key cog for the Wildcats this season, rating second in scoring with 14.8 factors per sport. 

If Moore is unable to play within the Last 4, Wright will look to Villanova’s bench — particularly sixth man Caleb Daniels — to step up.

The Wildcats will face off in opposition to the winner of Kansas-Miami subsequent Saturday.

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