Big East predictions: Will UConn (or anyone) challenge Villanova?
As we count down to the start of the 2021-22 college basketball season, ESPN's conference predictions series continues with the Big East.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
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2020-21 Big East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 11-4 | - | 18-7 |
| Creighton | 14-6 | +0.5 | 22-9 |
| UConn | 11-6 | 1 | 15-8 |
| St. John's | 10-9 | 3 | 16-11 |
| Seton Hall | 10-9 | 3 | 14-13 |
| Providence | 9-10 | 4 | 13-13 |
| Xavier | 6-7 | 4 | 13-8 |
| Georgetown | 7-9 | 4.5 | 13-13 |
| Marquette | 8-11 | 5 | 13-14 |
| Butler | 8-12 | 5.5 | 10-15 |
| DePaul | 2-13 | 9 | 5-14 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game76.075th
Rebounds Per Game35.7161st
Assists Per Game15.651st
Points Allowed68.2
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasen Green | PF | Committed | 81 |
| Ben Shtolzberg | PG | Committed | 77 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 14-23 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 22 |