DePaul looks primed to win their fourth straight Big East title, but Creighton looks to rise up as well.
Conference records in parentheses, all conference records are Big East unless otherwise noted. Teams listed in order of preseason coaches’ poll.
DePaul Blue Demons
25-8 (16-2)
DePaul looks to be as strong as last year, led by senior guard Jessica January. They’ll have to replace the graduated Chanise Jenkins and Megan Podkowa, but they seem primed to win regardless.
Creighton Bluejays
17-17 (8-10)
Creighton tied with DePaul on top of the Big East standings in the preseason poll, and for good reason.