Big East Basketball: Ranking of top 25 players entering 2023-24 season

24. Jayden Epps – Georgetown

With the introduction of Ed Cooley as the new head coach, Georgetown is committed to changing things for the better. Epps is one of those major changes in the offseason, joining the Hoyas as a sophomore after spending last year at Illinois. During his freshman season, he was a very solid piece in the backcourt, mostly as a reserve for the Fighting Illini while averaging 9.5 points a game.

Now in the Big East, Epps is thrust into a more important role with the Hoyas, but it’s one that he’s expected to grow into. He’s a fierce competitor and could prove to be one of the most important transfers in the conference this season. He recently put up dominant figures in an exhibition performance and looks like he might just be the guy for the Hoyas; impressive work for a sophomore still developing his shot.

23. Posh Alexander – Butler

No stranger to the Big East, Alexander marks his first season with Butler after spending the last three years over at St. John’s. With the Red Storm, Alexander was an important weapon in Mike Anderson’s program, earning Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors in the Big East as a freshman. He and that program didn’t really live up to their potential, as Alexander was good for 10.2 points and 4.2 assists per game last year, steps back in both categories.

However, he has led the Big East in steals per game in each of his first three collegiate campaigns and becomes a focal point for the Bulldogs. Thad Matta gets a veteran point guard who can coordinate the offense and perform on the defensive side as well. While he’s certainly not known for his shooting touch, Alexander puts the players around him in position to score and should be good for a fourth straight year averaging double figures.