TSN article on the Big East
Bold predictions
1. Villanova will miss Dante Cunningham's strength and experience inside, but the Wildcats' excellent perimeter game will keep them in the title chase.
2. Pitt will figure out a way to remain relevant despite a roster full of role players, redshirts and freshmen.
3. West Virginia will win the Big East. The Mountaineers have backcourt depth, fantastic forwards and an overwhelming homecourt advantage. They'll have to score more frequently than last season—but that shouldn't be hard.
The Best of the Big East
Freshman: Mouphtaou Yarou, Villanova
Rebounder: Luke Harangody, Notre Dame
Passer: Eugene Harvey, Seton Hall
NBA prospect: Devin Ebanks, West Virginia
Defender: Jerome Dyson, Connecticut
Shooter: Andy Rautins, Syracuse
Leader: Harangody
Under pressure: Scottie Reynolds, Villanova
Non-conference game: Georgetown vs. Washington (December 12 in Anaheim)
SN All-Conference Team
G Scottie Reynolds, Sr., Villanova
F Da'Sean Butler, Sr., West Virginia
F Devin Ebanks, Soph., West Virginia
F Luke Harangody*, Sr., Notre Dame
C Greg Monroe, Soph., Georgetown
* - -Player of the Year
Coach of the Year
Mick Cronin, Cincinnati
Projected finish
(NCAA Tournament teams in bold)
Related Links
Forecasting the ACC
Forecasting the Big Ten
Forecasting the Pac-10
SN's NCAA Tournament predictions
SN's preseason All-Americans
Story lines to watch this season
.1. West Virginia
2. Villanova
3. Georgetown
4. Connecticut
5. Cinicinnati
6. Louisville
7. Pitt
8. Syracuse
9. Notre Dame
10. Seton Hall
11. Marquette
12. St. John's
13. Rutgers
14. South Florida
15. DePaul
16. Providence
