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Big East Basketball: 2018-19 preseason all-conference and awards predictions

By Lukas Harkins

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 10: The Villanova Wildcats celebrate their overtime win over the Providence Friars during the championship game of the Big East Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 10, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 10: The Villanova Wildcats celebrate their overtime win over the Providence Friars during the championship game of the Big East Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 10, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 09: Myles Powell #13 of the Seton Hall Pirates reacts. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 09: Myles Powell #13 of the Seton Hall Pirates reacts. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

Second Team All-Conference

Naji Marshall, Xavier: After a strong freshman campaign contributing on a top-10 team in the nation, Marshall will take on a lot more responsibility this year. His efficiency might dip a bit but his two-way potential is excellent. Budding star in the conference.

Alpha Diallo, Providence: The top returning scorer for Providence, Diallo projects as the offensive leader for the team with most of the surrounding crew from last season now gone. He has excellent size and length on the wing but could improve his overall shooting to take the next step. Regardless, Diallo could potentially land on the first team.

Quentin Goodin, Xavier: Along with Marshall, rising junior Quentin Goodin looks poised for a strong season. Head coach Travis Steele will likely put a lot of trust in his now-veteran guard and he could respond with a big year. Although not a tremendous shooter, Goodin is a quality scorer and playmaker.

Phil Booth, Villanova: One of the best on-court leaders in the conference, a healthy Phil Booth is a lot for any opponent to handle. He is a top-notch defender, quality playmaker, and is a true senior leader. If he able to remain healthy this season, Booth could compete for a first-team selection.

Myles Powell, Seton Hall: Arguably the player that was hardest for me to leave off of the first team, Myles Powell is really good. Without the quartet of elite seniors that were on the team last year, a ton of the scoring burden will rest on Powell’s shoulders. He is already one of the best shooters in the conference and he *might* compete for the conference’s scoring title.

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