Mark Armstrong (basketball)

Mark Armstrong is an American college basketball player for the Villanova Wildcats of the Big East Conference.

Mark Armstrong
No. 2 – Villanova Wildcats
PositionPoint guard
LeagueBig East Conference
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school
College
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship
Gold medal – first place2022 MexicoTeam

Early life and high school

Armstrong grew up in South Orange, New Jersey and attended St. Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, New Jersey.[1] He was a four-year starter on the basketball team and averaged 15.9 points per game as a freshman. Armstrong was named third team All-State after averaging 19.9 points per game during his sophomore season.[2] He averaged 14.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.2 steals in eleven games during his junior season, which was shortened due to Covid-19.[3] Armstrong was named the Hudson County Interscholastic League Player the Year as a senior after averaging 23.4 points, five rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.[4]

Armstrong was rated a four-star recruit and a consensus top-75 prospect by major recruiting services.[5] He committed to play college basketball at Villanova over offers from Auburn, UConn, Louisville, Seton Hall, Rutgers, Stanford, and Kansas.[6]

College career

Armstrong began his freshman season at Villanova as a key reserve.[7] He started six of the team's seven games in December before returning to a backup role.[8] He was named the Big East Conference Freshman of the Week after scoring 10 points on 3-of-4 shooting from the field in his first career start against Oklahoma.[9] Armstrong was named to the Big East All-Freshman team at the end of the regular season.[10]

National team career

Armstrong played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship.[11] He averaged 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game as the United States won the gold medal.[12] Armstrong was also named the United States' roster for the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.[13]

References
  1. McIlwain, Maria (June 2, 2022). "Villanova recruits Mark Armstrong and Cam Whitmore stuck to their commitments". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  2. Bernstein, Jason (January 30, 2021). "St. Peter's Prep junior Mark Armstrong scores his 1,000th point". The Jersey Journal. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  3. Bernstein, Jason (February 26, 2022). "Mark Armstrong soars to the St. Peter's Prep career scoring record". NJ.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  4. Godin, Tommy (October 12, 2022). "Villanova Basketball 2022-23 Player Preview: Mark Armstrong". VUHoops.com. SB Nation. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  5. Holmes, C.J. (April 19, 2021). "What Villanova is getting in 4-star point guard Mark Armstrong, a 2022 commitment". The Athletic. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  6. Juliano, Joe (April 8, 2021). "New Jersey combination guard Mark Armstrong commits to Villanova for 2022". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. "South Orange's Mark Armstrong Impresses as a Villanova Wildcat". The Village Green. December 11, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  8. O'Neil, Dana (December 3, 2022). "Cam Whitmore is back, Mark Armstrong is starting and Villanova gets a necessary win". The Athletic. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  9. Godin, Tommy (December 6, 2022). "Catching up with the 'Cats: From Team USA to Main Line, Whitmore, Armstrong look to leave their mark, and other Villanova updates". VUHoops.com. SB Nation. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  10. Neiburg, Jeff (March 8, 2023). "Villanova forward Cam Whitmore named top Big East freshman". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  11. Naso, Josh (May 31, 2022). "Cam Whitmore, Mark Armstrong make USA Basketball U18 team". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  12. Zagoria, Adam (June 13, 2022). "N.J. prep star, Villanova commit Mark Armstrong wins gold medal with USA U18 National Team". NJ.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  13. Greene, Jordan (June 17, 2023). "Dylan Harper, Mark Armstrong Make USA National Basketball Team". TAPinto. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
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