Big East

Mar 12, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Seton Hall Pirates guard Khadeen Carrington (0) cuts down the net after the Pirates won the championship game of the Big East conference tournament against Villanova at Madison Square Garden. Seton Hall Pirates defeated Villanova Wildcats 69-67.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Big East Basketball: Will anyone challenge the defending champs?

Marquette Basketball: Golden Eagles to pick up the tempo in 2016-17

Big East Basketball: Cleaning out the notebook from Media Day

Providence Basketball: Kyron Cartwright to be the most improved player in Big East?

Feb 28, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Maurice Watson Jr. (10) leads a break against the St. John's Red Storm in the second half at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Creighton defeated St John's 100-59. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Creighton Basketball: Maurice Watson Jr. believes Bluejays have nation’s top backcourt

Big East Basketball: Searching for schedule trends

Feb 24, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Maurice Watson Jr. (10) greets fans before the game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Creighton Basketball: What does Maurice Watson Jr. have in store for an encore?

Mar 19, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Eastern Washington Eagles forward Venky Jois (right) dives for the basketball against Georgetown Hoyas forward Paul White (13) during the second half in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Georgetown Basketball: Paul White opts to transfer

Mar 18, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats mascot performs in the first half against the North Carolina-Asheville Bulldogs during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Villanova Basketball: Omari Spellman dealing with uncertainty

Feb 28, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; Xavier Musketeers head coach Chris Mack looks on against the Seton Hall Pirates during the second half at Prudential Center. The Pirates won, 90-81. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Xavier Basketball: Musketeers beefing up 2017 backcourt

Feb 21, 2016; Queens, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Chris Mullin reacts during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

St. John’s Basketball: Zach Brown adds to Johnnies 2017 core

Feb 28, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott shares a laugh with forward Zach Hanson (40) against the St. John's Red Storm in the second half at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Creighton defeated St John's 100-59. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Creighton Basketball: Kobe Paras commits to Bluejays

Feb 9, 2016; Rosemont, IL, USA; DePaul Blue Demons center Tommy Hamilton IV (2) battles for the ball with Villanova Wildcats forward Daniel Ochefu (23) during the first half at Allstate Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

DePaul Basketball: Tommy Hamilton IV departs from Chicago

Mar 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars head coach Ed Cooley talks to players during time out against Butler Bulldogs during the second half of Big East conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. Providence Friars defeated Butler Bulldogs 74-60. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Providence Basketball: How do the Friars rebound without Bentil, Dunn?

Dec 5, 2015; Rosemont, IL, USA; DePaul Blue Demons head coach Dave Leitao talks with DePaul Blue Demons center Tommy Hamilton IV (2) after he was ejected for elbowing Chicago State Cougars forward Trayvon Palmer (not pictured) in the second half of the game at Allstate Arena. DePaul beat Chicago State 96-72. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

DePaul Basketball: Blue Demons on the upswing?

Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Villanova Wildcats forward Kris Jenkins (2) and guard Josh Hart (3) celebrate after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men's Final Four at NRG Stadium. Villanova won 77-74. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Villanova Basketball: Josh Hart is the last piece to the puzzle

Mar 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) defends against Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the second half of the Big East conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. Xavier Musketeers defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 90-72.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Marquette Basketball: Golden Eagles season review

Mar 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA;Creighton Bluejays guard Maurice Watson Jr. (10) shoots the ball defended by Seton Hall Pirates guard Khadeen Carrington (0) in the first half during the Big East conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports

Creighton Basketball: Bluejays season review

Mar 11, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Memphis Tigers guard Avery Woodson (3) takes a shot as Tulsa Golden Hurricane forward D'Andre Wright (40) defends in the first half during the AAC Tournament at the Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Butler Basketball: Avery Woodson is the missing piece for the Bulldogs

Feb 2, 2016; Rosemont, IL, USA; DePaul Blue Demons head coach Dave Leitao during the first half against the Providence Friars at Allstate Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

DePaul Basketball: Blue Demons season review

Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) drives to the basket against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) during the second half in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men's Final Four at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Villanova Basketball: Why the Wildcats may be better next season

Mar 11, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) celebrates a dunk against the Providence Friars during the second half in the semifinals of the Big East conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. The Wildcats won, 76-68. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Big East Basketball: This is a different Villanova

Mar 5, 2016; Queens, NY, USA; Providence Friars forward Ben Bentil (0) and guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrate a basket during the second half against the St. John

Big East Basketball: Providence crushes Butler in Big East Tourney Quarterfinals

Mar 1, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) dribbles the ball as Georgetown Hoyas forward Isaac Copeland (11) defends during the second half at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Marquette won 88-87. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Big East Basketball: Keys to both opening night games

Feb 27, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Providence Friars forward Ben Bentil (back) and guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrate during the second half at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Big East Basketball: Providence earns much-needed win over Creighton

Feb 17, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Providence Friars head coach Ed Cooley reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half against the Xavier Musketeers at the Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

Providence Basketball: Maliek White is ready for the Big East

Feb 28, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; Seton Hall Pirates forward Angel Delgado (31) celebrates after a basket against the Xavier Musketeers during the first half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Seton Hall Basketball: A true cinderella

Feb 20, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats forward Kris Jenkins (2) reacts to a score against the Butler Bulldogs during the second half at The Pavilion. The Villanova Wildcats won 77-67. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Villanova Basketball: Is this the Wildcats’ year?