Who says the Big East is dead? With a deep group of physical and athletic teams, the Big East is showing that any requiems or eulogies for the league might be premature. After putting six teams into the NCAA Tournament last year, but seeing as none…
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DePaul caught the nation’s eye with a hot start in Big East play, but the Blue Demons have struggled the last few weeks. That continued Saturday when DePaul fell 83-73 at Butler for its fourth loss in the last five games. A myriad of turnovers…
Billy Garrett Jr.’s picked up another accolade this week, being named to the preseason All-Big East second team. Garrett, a sophomore point guard, won Big East Rookie of the Year honors last season. He averaged 12.4 points and 3.0 assists per game, making him the Blue…
Villanova is favored to repeat as Big East champions, but an improved Georgetown team will be on the Wildcats’ heels. 1. Villanova Key losses: James Bell Key returners: Darrun Hilliard II, JayVaughn Pinkston, Ryan Arcidiacono, Josh Hart, Daniel Ochefu, Dylan Ennis Key additions: Phil Booth,…
All-Big East First Team (Player of the Year in bold) Bryce Cotton, Providence—21.7 ppg, 5.9 apg, 37.8 3P% Semaj Christon, Xavier—17.0 ppg, 4.1 apg, 48.3 FG% James Bell, Villanova—14.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 39.3 3P% Doug McDermott, Creighton—26.5 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 52.2 FG%, 44.7 3P% JayVaughn…
What better way to close the door on 2013 and turn forward to 2014 than have three of the nation’s premier college basketball conferences begin league play. Today, the Big East, Big Ten, and American Athletic Conference tip off their conference seasons. The Big East…