Ten Best Moments in Big East Tournament History

Garden Party

Jan 29, 2014; New York, NY, USA; General view of the Manhattan skyline and Freedom Tower and Empire State building in advance of Super Bowl XLVIII. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Big East tournament moved to its permanent home in Madison Square Garden in 1983. St. John’s made the most of the bright lights and the big stage. Playing in their home city, St. John’s defeated Boston College by a score of 85-77 in the tournament final.

Brooklyn native Chris Mullin was named the MVP of the tournament in his home city. This was the first of three conference tournament championships that the Johnnies would win at the Garden.