The New York Knicks have been trying to add some extra ingredients to help them win their first title since 1973. Over the last few years, one of their calling cards has been adding Villanova alumni like Jalen Brunson,

The New York Knicks will have to get by without Jalen Brunson for a few weeks. During a Saturday appearance on NBA Countdown, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Knicks guard will be out through late March or early April as he deals with an ankle injury.

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' must improve their second unit in free agency to transform into a well-rounded Eastern Conference club. The Knicks could land a Philadelphia 76ers NBA champion guard this summer and strengthen their bench.

Without Jalen Brunson, their All-Star captain and crunch-time assassin, the Knicks have morphed into one of the league’s best defensive teams. Yet, even elite defense hasn’t been enough to replace the scoring punch of a player pulling away in the Clutch Player of the Year race.

The New York Knicks will have to find a way to stay afloat for three or four weeks without their superstar, Jalen Brunson, who suffered an ankle injury on March 6. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the timetable,

In an alternate universe where Jalen Brunson didn't attend Villanova, so much might've been different. The Wildcats may not have won those two NCAA titles under Jay Wright. The current New York Knicks might not be loaded up with former Villanova stars.