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Title-game hero Kris Jenkins withdraws from NBA Draft, returns to Villanova

Published May. 3, 2016 9:22 a.m. ET

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Chris Bahr

The Villanova Wildcats will have national title-game hero Kris Jenkins back in their lineup next season.

Jenkins, who hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat the North Carolina Tar Heels, announced on Twitter on Monday night that he is withdrawing his name from the NBA Draft and returning to Villanova for his senior season.

As a result of Jenkins' big shot, Villanova won its second national title and its first since 1985.

The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 13.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game last season. He shot 38.6 percent from beyond the 3-point arc.

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