About Ryan Arcidiacono
Ryan Curran Arcidiacono ( ar-CHEE-dee-AK-ə-noh; born March 26, 1994) is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). Nicknamed "the Arch of Dimes", he is widely considered among the greatest players in Villanova history. Arcidiacono was part of Villanova's 2016 national championship team, where he was awarded the Most Outstanding Player award and assisted on the game-winning basket to Kris Jenkins as time expired in the championship game. As a freshman at Villanova, Arcidiacono was named to the Big East Conference All-Rookie Team. As a junior, he was co-winner of the conference's Player of the Year award. Prior to a successful college career, he attended Neshaminy High School, where he averaged 20.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game as a junior to lead Neshaminy to the PIAA playoffs. As a junior, Arcidiacono guided Neshaminy to a 22–7 record while averaging 20.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.2 steals. As part of Villanova's 2016 national championship team, Arcidiacono was awarded the Most Outstanding Player award and assisted on the game-winning basket to Kris Jenkins as time expired in the championship game. In the following game against Marshall, Arcidiacono became the first Wildcat freshman to score 25 points since Scottie Reynolds.
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