Big East Basketball: 2019 recruiting needs for each program

Recruiting is a vital aspect of building a strong college basketball program. Here are some of the top recruiting needs for Big East basketball schools.

It is impossible to build a strong college basketball program without high-level recruiting year after year. However, recruiting is not just about landing the top high school players in the country. In fact, many programs around the nation have succeeded thanks to signing players that match the program’s identity as well as fit needs. In regards to Big East basketball, these same principles apply. The future of the conference depends on quality recruiting and this means that each program lands players that fit their goals for the future.

Big East basketball has been home to some of the best players in the sport over the last several years, including the National Player of the Year winner in Jalen Brunson this past season. And now that a new season is approaching, the next crop of stars look poised to take center stage. Most specifically, an elite group of junior guards including Shamorie Ponds (SJU), Kamar Baldwin (Butler), and Markus Howard (Marquette) seems ready to take the torch.

However, these stars will not be around forever and that is why recruiting is so important for the longevity of every program. And remember, quality recruiting is about much more than just star rankings. With this being said, let’s take a look at the most important 2019 recruiting needs for each program in the conference (alphabetical order).