Wednesday, Creighton was picked to finish fifth in the Big East’s preseason poll announced at the league’s media day in New York. Returning starters Marcus Foster and Khyri Thomas were also honored, with Foster named First Team Preseason All-Big East, and Thomas earning an Honorable Mention pick.
Four-time defending champ Villanova was picked to once again win the league, with eight of the ten possible first place votes going their way. Among their returnees is Preseason Player of the Year Jalen Brunson and junior Mikal Bridges, who was named Second Team Preseason All-Big East. Additionally, newcomer Omari Spellman was named Preseason Big East Freshman of the Year.