Amar Alibegovic scored a team-high 18 points off the bench in the loss to Villanova on Saturday. He hit four 3-pointers, grabbed six rebounds, and handed out four assists.

Alibegovic scored a team-high 18 points off the bench in the loss to Villanova on Saturday. He hit four 3-pointers, grabbed six rebounds, and handed out four assists.

Analysis:

Alibegovic had been buried on the bench of late and had not eclipsed 17 minutes in his previous five games. His production in the team's 16th straight loss may mean a return to more minutes for the Italian sophomore.