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VILLANOVA
A natural point guard and leader ... Uses his great quickness to create shots for himself and others ... Can break defenders down off the dribble or knock down shots from the perimeter ... A terrific competitor with superior court vision.
2009-10 Season: Named to the BIG EAST All-Rookie Team and was a three time pick as the conference's Rookie of the Week ... Averaged 6.8 points and 1.3 assists per games in 33 contests with an average of 15.0 minutes per outing.
2009-10 Big East Regular Season: Averaged 7.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 18 conference games ... Played a vital role in three league wins for the `Cats, including a pair of triumphs over Marquette and another at St. John's ... Added 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the floor in an 81-71 win over the Red Storm on Jan. 24 ... Was 4-of-4 at the free throw line in the final minute of VU's 82-77 win over Georgetown on Jan. 17 ... He finished with 11 points ... Added 11 points in 15 minutes of a 92-84 win at Louisivlle on Jan. 11 ... Followed up his second BIG EAST Rookie of the Week nod (Jan. 4) with a sensational effort against DePaul ... Sank 8-of-12 from the floor for 18 points in a 99-72 win ... Tied a season high with 16 points in his BIG EAST debut at Marquette, helping the `Cats to a 74-72 win.
2009-10 Postseason: Made his first career start in an NCAA Tournament first round game against Robert Morris on March 18 ... Came off the bench to help ignite a second half rally for the Wildcats against St. Mary's in the second round, scoring 10 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field ... Scored eight points in a BIG EAST quarterfinal contest against Marquette.
2009-10 Highlights: Named BIG EAST Rookie of the Week on Dec. 19 after delivering 12 points, two assists and a steal in a 96-58 win over Fordham ... Produced nine points and two rebounds at Saint Joseph's in a 97-89 triumph ... Chipped in with seven points on 3-of-4 shooting from the floor in a 77-58 win over Drexel on Dec. 2 ... His 3-point field goal with 41 seconds left helped lift Villanova to a come from behind 69-68 win over George Mason on Nov. 19 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ... Led the Wildcats with 16 points in 18 minutes during a 103-65 win over Penn on Nov. 16 at the Pavilion ... Sank 3-of-6 from beyond the 3-point arc ... Came off the bench to supply six points, two assists and a pair of steals in his college debut at the Pavilion against Fairleigh Dickinson.
ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Was named a Parade and McDonald's All-American as a senior in 2009 despite missing three weeks of the regular season with a knee injury ... Also was a two-time most valuable player in the Philadelphia Catholic League as well as a first team all-city and all-state choice in Pennsylvania ... Averaged 19.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game for the Cahillites as a senior ... As a junior in a 2007-08 he averaged 22.4 points, 5.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 2.1 steals per outing.
PERSONAL
Born May 2, 1991 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... Parents are Verland Wayns and Deborah Wayns ... Has one sibling, VJ (12) ... Chose Villanova for its family atmosphere, basketball and proximity to home ... Enjoys listening to rap music in his spare time and has aspirations of a career in broadcasting when his playing days are complete.
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