Daily News | ‘We’re getting him there’: Jordan Longino ready to make the sophomore leap for Villanova
Given Longino’s size and his versatility — he can guard multiple positions — Villanova figures to rely on him to play a supporting role to the trio of Daniels, Slater, and forward Eric Dixon.“He’s a talented player that can bring a lot to the table,” Moore said. “It’s just about him bringing it every day in practice, consistency, and maturing. He’s a young man, he’s still maturing about how serious his game really is and not taking it for granted. We’re getting him there.
Longino said the time off the court helped him. While he missed time away from practices and games, he had a “bird’s-eye” view of what was going on. He watched a lot of film. Initially, he said he leaned on the upperclassmen and his family to get him through the tough times. Surgery prevented him from going to the Regional final weekend, so he was a spectator on the couch at home watching his teammates beat Michigan and then Houston.
But after that, it was back to the grind. He took four weeks off after surgery and credits Villanova head trainer Dan Erickson and strength coach John Shackleton with helping him get back into shape. “I’ve talked to him a lot about that because I was in the same position, playing as a freshman,” Moore said. “If you’re able to play that young, you can speed up the process. … Why not take that step sophomore year? Talent-wise, he’s there. It’s just mentally getting him there. He’ll get there.”
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