The Big East released its preseason coaches’ poll this week, and DePaul was tabbed to finish last in the 10-team conference.
The Blue Demons lost their top two scorers from last season, Cleveland Melvin and Brandon Young. But they return a pair of promising sophomores in point guard Billy Garrett Jr. and forward Tommy Hamilton IV.
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2014-15 Preseason Coaches’ Poll
1. Villanova (9) – 81
2. Georgetown (1) – 67
3. St. John’s – 65
4. Xavier – 52
5. Providence – 49
6. Seton Hall – 43
7. Butler – 28
8. Marquette – 28
9. Creighton – 25
10. DePaul – 12
(first-place votes in parentheses)
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