One year removed from sending just 4 of its 10 teams to the Big Dance - none of which earned a top-4 seed - the Big East is primed for a bounce back in 2020, thanks to a batch of established stars.
Read more#11 Villanova 2019-20 Preview
You know you got it rolling when a conference championship is labeled as a *down year*. Jay Wright has officially elevated Nova to first class status as he sets out to rule the Big East yet again behind a star-studded crop of freshmen.
Read more#15 Xavier 2019-20 Preview
The Travis Steele era got off to a rocky start, but a sizzling hot finish has the X-Men eyeing a banner year in Cincinnati. Can the Muskies parlay last year’s momentum into a Big East championship run in 2020?
Read more#18 Seton Hall 2019-20 Preview
Myles Powell’s evolution into a human flamethrower helped Kevin Willard notch his fourth straight trip to the dance… With everyone of importance back in the saddle for 2020, the Pirates won’t be sneaking up on anyone as they look to break through for a second weekend run in the NCAA Tournament.
Read more#19 Creighton 2019-20 Preview
2019 was a roller coaster ride for Creighton, but a 5-game win streak to close out the year helped the Jays salvage a respectable season. Can a burgeoning group of guards bring stability to the backcourt and make some noise in the Big East title chase?
Read more#31 Providence 2019-20 Preview
The Friars were fixtures in the NCAA tournament for five years running until unexpected turbulence snapped that streak last season. Can Ed Cooley, aka ‘Mr. Consistent’, and his prized grad transfer point guard, Luwane Pipkins, steer Providence back on track?
Read more#32 Marquette 2019-20 Preview
Getting boat ‘raced’ by Murray State was a sour way to end an otherwise banner year in the Steve Wojciechowski era. And with the Hauser brothers unexpectedly bolting for greener pastures this summer, can Markus Howard and his superhero cape keep the Golden Eagles in Big East title contention?
Read moreBig East Tournament Preview 2019
In a league with a clear top two and an 8-team morass below them, it seems like a Villanova/Marquette collision course at Madison Square Garden - or it did until recently. Can any of the bubbly teams get hot and play spoiler?
Read moreBig East 2018-19 Preview
Xavier ended Villanova’s reign of terror last year, but despite a plethora of pro defections, Jay Wright’s Wildcats appear to once again be the class of the league. Who else will emerge from a crowd of possible contenders?
Read moreBig East 2017-18 Tournament Preview
There's a new king of the Big East folks - and his name is Xavier. The Musketeers couldn't beat Villanova head-to-head, but they took care of business against almost everyone else not named Providence to grab the outright regular season title belt.
Read more#17 Seton Hall Preview 2017-18
After being ousted in the first round of the NCAA tournament in each of the past two seasons, Seton Hall hopes that a third time turns out to be a charm in 2018. Led by three seniors - Angel Delgado, Desi Rodriguez and Khadeen Carrington - the Pirates' experienced talent make them poised for a deep run in March.
Read more#29 Providence Preview 2017-18
After a crushing 2nd half collapse in last year's First Four showdown against USC, the Friars are chomping at the bit to avenge their recent postseason shortcomings. Ed Cooley will now fuse together a top-20 recruiting class with the formidable core from last year's roster, making Providence a deep sleeper to contend for the Big East crown.
Read more#37 Butler Preview 2017-18
A new coach, along with a handful of fresh new faces will test just how strongly fortified "the Butler Way" persists in the Bulldogs this year. Can senior Kelan Martin lead a young nucleus back to the Big Dance for a fourth straight season? Or will LaVall Jordan's inaugural campaign as head coach be remembered as a rebuilding stepping stone for a new era of Butler basketball?
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