Big East names Kris Dunn Defensive Player of Year, Ben Bentil Most Improved

PROVIDENCE - The Big East has named Kris Dunn as the league's Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season and teammates Ben Bentil the conference's Most Improved player.

Dunn and Bentil were both named first team all-Big East on Sunday and are considered contenders for the Big East Player of the Year award when that's announced on Wednesday.