Big East Basketball: Ranking of 25 best players from last decade (2013-23)

By Joey Loose | Jul 4, 2023

Dec 13, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) gets congratulations from head coach Jay Wright and guard Jalen Brunson (1) after leaving the game late in the second half against the Temple Owls at The Pavilion. Villanova defeated Temple, 78-57. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

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Big East Basketball Villanova Wildcats forward Eric Paschall David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Eric Paschall

Villanova will be well-represented on today’s list and Paschall is an excellent start for the Wildcats. A 6’8 forward from Dobbs Ferry, New York, he began his collegiate career back in 2014 at Fordham, spending a year starting for the Rams. He’d decided to transfer to Villanova, sitting out one season before playing three for the Wildcats, winning a national championship in his junior season.

Paschall was mostly used off the bench as a sophomore but got significant minutes with decent numbers. He’d average 10.6 points a game as a junior, highlighted by a 24-point effort against Kansas in the Final Four a few days before claiming a championship. His senior was unsurprisingly his most productive, averaging 16.5 points and 6.1 rebounds. He helped Villanova to another Big East Basketball Tournament title and was a potent offensive weapon in the conference.

There was certainly an important role that Paschall played during that title run in 2018. He was NCAA All-Tournament as a result and would have even more impressive figures the following season. Senior year gave Paschall First Team All-Big East honors as he was among the top scorers and rebounders in the conference. Villanova had a surplus of talent in that window but Paschall was certainly one of those notable names.

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