Notes on the Big East Shootaround Preview at ESPN

ESPN went over the preseason storylines for the Big East Conference earlier this month. Here are some of the “Cliff Notes” to ESPN’s awesome coverage of the conference preview. Dana O’Neil and Jay Bilas always do a great job investigating, so if you get a chance, check out the preview right here at ESPN’s archive.

  • Same Teams Should Dominate Big East - Last season the Big East was one of the most dominating conferences in the history of the NCAA, as a full seven teams from this league went to the NCAA Tourney and three went to the NIT. Villanova, which went to the Final Four last season, is expected to pace the conference next year, according to Jay Bilas. UConn and West Virginia should also be up there.
  • Rick Pitino: We’re all Rooting for a Comeback - Rick Pitnio was obviously part of the sports media headlines this offseason, and not for anything good. We don’t need to remind you about all the drama. But will this season offer some on-the-court redemption?
  • Movers and Shakers - Notre Dame returns arguably the best big in the conference in Luke Harangody, and Cincinnati has a boatload of new recruits coming in to fill gaps. Will the Irish and Bearcats make some noise in the Big East this season?

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Posted in General on October 1, 2009

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