NEW YORK -- For the first time as a member of the BIG EAST, Creighton has been tabbed to finish first in the 2022-23 BIG EAST Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Blue Jays collected eight first-place votes and earned 98 points in the poll. Xavier was placed second in the poll with 86 points, including two first-place votes. Villanova, the defending BIG EAST Tournament champion, was … [Read more...] about Creighton Tops Big East Preseason Poll
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St. John’s lands verbal commitment from 7-foot-1 Mohamed Keita
From NBA Academy Africa and The Winchendon (Ma) School, Keita is a rim protector with potential to become a defensive anchor for the Red Storm. Early reviews on what Keita brings to the table have been impressive. The seven-footer caught the attention of St. John's while watching him for two weekends with the NY Jayhawks in Kansas City and in Spartanburg, … [Read more...] about St. John’s lands verbal commitment from 7-foot-1 Mohamed Keita
St. John’s let’s one slip away to Villanova, eliminated from Big East Tournament
It's not how St. John's thought their season would end. Not in the Garden, one of their home courts, not like this. For a little while on Thursday night inside Madison Square Garden, it appeared the Johnnies might pull off the upset of the Big East Tournament. For the first 25-30 minutes of the game, St. John's outplayed Big East powerhouse, and second-seeded Villanova. … [Read more...] about St. John’s let’s one slip away to Villanova, eliminated from Big East Tournament
St. John’s settles down, then beats down DePaul to advance in Big East tourney
Julian Champagnie had 26 points as St. John's beat DePaul 92-73 in the first round of the Big East Conference tournament on Wednesday night. Stef Smith had 13 points for St. John's (17-14). Esahia Nyiwe added 10 points and nine rebounds. Javon Freeman-Liberty had 17 points and six rebounds for the Blue Demons (15-16). Nick Ongenda added 13 … [Read more...] about St. John’s settles down, then beats down DePaul to advance in Big East tourney
Seeds, Brackets Announced for 2022 BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament
The 2022 BIG EAST Men's Basketball Tournament Presented by Jeep returns to Madison Square Garden for the 40th consecutive year. This year's tournament dates are Wednesday, March 9 through Saturday, March 12. The conference announced its tournament bracket yesterday. No. 9 Providence (24-4, 14-3) is the top seed in the bracket after winning the regular season title. No. 11 … [Read more...] about Seeds, Brackets Announced for 2022 BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament
