Providence is the only BIG EAST team in action on Friday. The Friars host Massachusetts on FS1 at 7 p.m. ET. Guard A.J. Reeves has been impressive in helping PC to a 7-2 record. The 6-6 guard leads all BIG EAST freshmen with a 14.9 scoring average and his rebound mark of 7.6 is tied for sixth.
BIG EAST teams have some difficult assignments Saturday with eight games on the slate. Seton Hall, Marquette and Creighton will battle ranked opponents. Georgetown, Xavier and DePaul will play long-time rivals away from home.
At noon ET on FOX, Seton Hall will play No.