1 Villanova
A strong recruiting class, led by Jalen Brunson, mixed with veteran seniors like Daniel Ochefu (9.2 ppg, 8.5 rpg) and Ryan Arcidiacono (10.1 ppg)
2 Butler
This team has the pieces in Kellen Dunham (16.5 ppg) and Roosevelt Jones (12.7 ppg) to be a Top 25 team, and a definite Big East contender.
3 Xavier
Xavier returns a lot from last year’s Sweet 16 team, if Jalen Reynolds (9.9 ppg) has a breakout year, they could be looking at another multi-win NCAA Tournament.
4 Georgetown
D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera returning will keep the Hoyas in the NCAA Tournamnet come march, to get past round 1 Freshman Jessie Govan needs to step up.
5 Providence
Kris Dunn is one of the best Point Guard’s in College Basketball, past him the Friars don’t have much else.
6 Marquette
7 Creighton
8 Seton Hall
9 DePaul
10 St. John’s
All-Big East Team
Kris Dunn, G Providence
Kellen Dunham, G Butler
D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera, G Georgetown
Roosevelt Jones, F Butler
Ryan Arcidiacono, G Villanova
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