Villanova guard Justin Moore suffered a torn Achilles late in the team’s win over Houston on Saturday. The exact nature of the injury was unclear in the immediate aftermath of the game, though signs—including his emotions on the bench after the win—pointed toward it being serious.
Worst fears were confirmed a day later when Villanova announced the injury mere hours after its Final Four opponent, Kansas, defeated Miami in the Elite 8. Now, the Wildcats prepare to play the Jayhawks on Saturday as 4.5-point underdogs, likely in part due to Moore’s absence.
And even that spread feels a little generous.
