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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UConn adds guard depth with talented transfer Hassan Diarra
Diarra, the Queens, New York native, joins the Huskies from Texas A&M. He will have three years of eligibility remaining. Diarra averaged just over six points per game and 31.8 percent from 3-point range in 58 games with the Aggies. At 6-foot-2, 196 pounds, Diarra brings it on defense and can provide support at point guard. The Putnam Science Academy product, class … [Read more...] about UConn adds guard depth with talented transfer Hassan Diarra
UConn thriving off MSG energy with win over Seton Hall, advance in Big East tourney
R.J. Cole and Tyrese Martin each scored 17 points to lead No. 20 Connecticut into the Big East semifinals with a 62-52 win over Seton Hall on Thursday night. The Huskies (23-8) face No. 8 Villanova next. The atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden favored UConn from the moment starting lineups were introduced. “That's why you come to a place like UConn,” … [Read more...] about UConn thriving off MSG energy with win over Seton Hall, 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
Tyrese Martin leads a dominant second half from UConn over Butler
It took Tyrese Martin and UConn 20 minutes of struggle inside Hinkle Fieldhouse before their inner beast came alive. Martin, after a two-point first half, exploded for 25 of his 27 points to lead the Huskies to a 75-56 win over Butler, Thursday night in Indianapolis. That's three straight conference wins for UConn (13-4, 4-2 Big East). Their win over the Bulldogs … [Read more...] about Tyrese Martin leads a dominant second half from UConn over Butler
