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Almost two months ago we selected the first hypothetical Big East All-NBA team, with convoluted rules–obviously Dwyane Wade never played in the Big East–but pretty decent results. Why were they decent? ESPN said so, duh. ESPN once again released its list of the NBA’s top 500 players to much consternation and backlash on social media. […]

Villanova (20-14, 10-8 Big East) Postseason: NCAA Tournament Second Round (78-71 loss to No. 8 North Carolina) This is the ninth installment of a 10-part series evaluating the schedules of the 10 Big East teams for the 2013-14 season. Above record, tournament finishes are from last season. Butler, Creighton, DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, Seton Hall, […]

It was already known Marquette would open its Big East regular season at Creighton on New Year’s Eve, but today the rest of the conference schedule was released, and we’ve got it all right here for you. All times below are CST. Tues., Dec. 31: Marquette at Creighton, 9 p.m. (FS1) Sat., Jan. 4: DePaul […]

As the dawn of a new season nears, my anticipation for college basketball is reaching insatiable levels. I’ve read more team blogs the last month than I have the last five years. The Big East can’t get here soon enough. In the midst of quenching my basketball thirst on basketball-reference, the bible for hoops junkies, […]

Sure, it’s only July 24 and plenty is bound to change in the next few months. But what’s going to keep this offseason moving better than a little speculation and prediction? Thanks to NYC Buckets (follow on Twitter here) for the idea, John Templon gave his own “Way Too Early: All-Big East Teams” yesterday which […]

There has been a lot  of talk about a transfer epidemic in college basketball with coaches and media alike bemoaning the “me-first” culture pervading today’s youth. Yet  the transfer rate remains steady around 9 to 12 percent, according to Sports Illustrated’s Luke Winn. That’s less than the national average for non student-athletes as the New […]