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
Seton Hall adds Pitt transfer Femi Odukale
The Brooklyn native, a 6-foot-5 guard from Pitt, announced his commitment to Seton Hall Sunday. Femi Odukale committed to Seton Hall after playing two seasons with the Panthers. As a sophomore, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 10.8 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Panthers. He shot 41% from the field and 33% from three-point range across his two … [Read more...] about Seton Hall adds Pitt transfer Femi Odukale
Seton Hall adds Clemson transfer Al-Amir Dawes
The Newark native will have two years of eligibility remaining. Al-Amir Dawes is transferring to Seton Hall. The 6-foot-2 point guard, and Newark native, averaged 11.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 33 games this past season at Clemson. For new head coach Shaheen Holloway, the addition of Dawes brings more backcourt depth to his roster. For the … [Read more...] about Seton Hall adds Clemson transfer Al-Amir Dawes
Kyle Neptune Formally Introduced as Villanova Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Neptune returns to Villanova after serving as the head coach at Fordham University. VILLANOVA, Pa.—At a press conference in Finneran Pavilion on Friday morning Villanova Athletics officially introduced Kyle Neptune as the William B. Finneran Endowed Head Men's Basketball Coach. Neptune succeeds Jay Wright, who announced his retirement from coaching earlier this week and … [Read more...] about Kyle Neptune Formally Introduced as Villanova Head Men’s Basketball Coach
