JayVaughn Pinkston cleared to play

Harry Smalley
BEast Master
July 28, 2011

Villanova head coach Jay Wright has told ESPN's Andy Katz that Jayvaughn Pinkston has been cleared to play this year. He was suspended last year due to an assault charge and still has four years of eligibility.  Also of note, Wright says the team will be centered more around big men than being guard-oriented as they traditionally are.

With Villanova's lack of proven depth at guard, and their struggles shooting from the perimeter last season, it makes sense that Wright would want his bigs to be more involved. This could be very good news for junior C Mouphtaou Yarou and Pinkston. Pinkston, a 2010 McDonald's All-American, was expected to make a splash last year until the suspension. There is a possibility he still could face trial, but if he can get on the floor, the Wildcats could have a nice 1-2 punch in the paint for a change. 

Source: ESPN.com

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