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          Is Pennsylvania's best prospect a lock to stay home at Villanova?

          Lonnie Walker is the top-ranked player in the state of Pennsylvania, according to the ESPN 100. John Lopez/Nike
          • Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterAug 1, 2016, 09:30 AM ET
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          Villanova seemingly has all the advantages in its recruitment of five-star wing Lonnie Walker. The biggest one: Walker (No. 14 in ESPN 100) is from Reading, Pa., about an hour from the Wildcats’ campus.

          Will that matter? It depends on who you ask.