While Villanova is a national champion again, it will still be looking for a little payback next season. For the first time since the formation of the new Big East, the Wildcats will not enter the conference slate as the reigning regular season champion. However, the 2018-19 Big East seems to be one that Villanova could run away with. They’ll take their lumps here and there, but barring a mass exodus to the draft, the Wildcats will enter as the clear favorite.
With key draft decisions looming, here is a first look at how the Big East stacks up next season.