BE preview

Early preview. Obviously Villanova is considered the favorite:

Top contender

Xavier Musketeers

Seemingly every would-be Big East contender in 2014-15 suffered significant personnel attrition in the offseason, and Xavier is no different. Semaj Christon set the offensive and defensive tone for the Musketeers as a sophomore, averaging 17 points and 4.2 assists while often checking the opposition’s best scorer, but he left for the NBA. Head coach Chris Mack does bring back some key pieces, however, notably 6-10 center Matt Stainbrook (10.6 ppg, 7.4 rpg) and point guard Dee Davis (7.7 ppg, 4.7 apg). Then he added three recruits out of the nation’s top 105 players, per Rivals.com’s rankings, including 6-foot-5 swingman Trevon Bluiett (No. 34 recruit nationally), who should be able to offer some of the same two-way contributions as Christon. There’s plenty of transition around the league and teams like Georgetown, St. John’s or even a retooled, McDermott-less Creighton have the personnel to contend. But Xavier has some reliable pieces in place and more help coming.


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Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein  1m
Firmly believe St. John's looks like the Big East's top challenger to Villanova in 14-15. But Red Storm have to start delivering. #SJUBB

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein  1m
Firmly believe St. John's looks like the Big East's top challenger to Villanova in 14-15. But Red Storm have to start delivering. #SJUBB

I cannot agree with his statement more.

I really hope the cast of Sr's like D'Lo, Phil, Dom and Jamal have great success next year. Go out with a BANG

Quote from: boo3 on May 20, 2014, 05:41:50 PM

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein  1m
Firmly believe St. John's looks like the Big East's top challenger to Villanova in 14-15. But Red Storm have to start delivering. #SJUBB

I cannot agree with his statement more.

I really hope the cast of Sr's like D'Lo, Phil, Dom and Jamal have great success next year. Go out with a BANG

Yea, but St.John's could be the sleeper team in the BE.

If the backcourt is consistent and we get decent rebounding SJU should be in the top 2 or 3.  If not, it will be a repeat of this years disappointment.  Backcourt is one of the best in the nation potentially and very deep and experienced.

 Agree Cj... Our backcourt is going to be great... Not to mention Phil, Branch off the bench

I'm going into next season optimistically,   I can't do pessimism anymore.

 Pointer refocuses, Thomas plays like a man down low, which in turn inspires Christian and DeLa to do the same.. 

With 2, 1st team all BE players( imo), no reason they can't compete for the league title.

There is always such refreshing optimism until the inevitable occurs and all our hopes and dreams are shattered yet again. 

@JonRothstein: 5 Breakout Big East Players for 14-15: Jalen Reynolds (X), Josh Hart (Nova), Dom Pointer (SJU), Brandon Mobley (SHU), Deonte Burton (Marq)

@JonRothstein: 14-15 Preseason Big East 1st Team: DSR(Gtown), D'Angelo Harrison(SJU) Darrun Hilliard(Nova) Jayvaughn Pinkston(Nova) Matt Stainbrook(Xavier)

@JonRothstein: 5 Key BE Transfers in 14-15: Ricky Kreklow (Creighton), Matt Carlino (Marq), Luke Fischer (Marquette), Remy Abell (X), Keith Thomas (SJU)

@JonRothstein: 14-15 Big East Preseason Power Rankings: 1. Villanova 2. SJU 3. Gtown 4. Xavier 5. PC 6. Butler 7. SHU 8. Creighton 9. Marquette 10. DePaul

JR must be dining out with Lavin .

Jordan needs be 1st team worthy if this team is going to do anything this season

A lot is expected of Jordan this coming season.   

Jordan needs be 1st team worthy if this team is going to do anything this season

agree. If he is and harrison is that is a great team.