Final Four 2022: Villanova's Justin Moore, who tore Achilles, comforted by coach before loss to Kansas

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Villanova head coach Jay Wright was seen consoling his injured star Justin Moore shortly before tipoff of the Wildcats' Final Four matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks Saturday. 

The junior shooting guard tore his Achilles tendon in the closing seconds of the team's South Region championship against the Houston Cougars March 26. The injury cost Moore the chance to play in the tournament semifinal.

Moore, who averaged 13.6 points per game for the Wildcats during the NCAA Tournament, was sorely missed against Kansas, which took an 11-point lead into the half and never looked back, eventually winning 81-65.

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Injured Villanova guard Justin Moore sits with head coach Jay Wright before a game against Kansas in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Before the game, Moore spoke about the support he received from his team, family, Villanova fans and even the NBA community.

"It was great for me personally. I needed people by my side. I was feeling hurt and down," Moore said. "Them saying they love me and they have my back and giving encouraging words, that really helped me."

Injured Villanova guard Justin Moore arrives for a game against Kansas in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans.  (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Wright was by Moore's side comforting his player on Saturday as the starting lineups were announced. 

Moore was injured after he appeared to slip while dribbling against a defender with less than 40 seconds left in the game against Houston. 

Moore limped off the court with the help of