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Villanova’s Quinerly, Providence’s Duke share Preseason Freshmen of the Year Honors

The Big East released its individual preseason awards on Thursday morning.

The Villanova WildcatsJahvon Quinerly and the Providence Friars’ David Duke will share the preseason Big East Freshman of the Year honors.

Quinerly, a former McDonald’s All-American, comes to ‘Nova as one of the top point guards in the country after his time at Hudson Catholic (N.J.). He was ranked No. 28 overall and a five-star prospect in the Class of 2018.

He shared the honor with David Duke Jr., Providence’s top recruit. Duke was ranked No.