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If you want a preview of March Madness in one extended weekend, the Big East Conference tournament is a great place to set your sights.
Joe Lunardi latest projected bracket for ESPN has the Big East pegged as one of the biggest suppliers of tourney teams this season with seven of the league's 10 teams in the field.
That's a sign of the strength of the conference this season. Villanova has dominated in recent years, winning the last three tournaments and five of the last six regular-season titles. However, the Wildcats are far from a lock to come away with this year's championship.