Big East Media Day is back in-person at Madison Square Garden, the first live event for the conference since the Big East Tournament was canned in March 2020 for the COVID-19 pandemic.
With this time of year comes the announcement of preseason awards and nods.
Villanova was named the No. 1 team according to the preseason coaches poll, followed by UConn at No. 2.
Defending Big East Tournament champion Georgetown was tabbed 10th.
Here is the complete preseason poll:
1. Villanova
2. Connecticut
3. Xavier
4. St. John’s
5. Seton Hall
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