#Villanova edges Creighton to win another Big East Tournament

#Villanova edges Creighton to win another Big East Tournament

“Villanova edges Creighton to win another Big East Tournament” Nothing changed in eight years. Despite the addition of Connecticut, despite the loaded state of the Big East this year. The conference hierarchy is still Villanova … followed by everyone else. Jay Wright’s team still owns the conference. For the fifth time since the league was…

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#Breaking down all the teams

#Breaking down all the teams

“Breaking down all the teams” Seven of the 11 teams are projected to make the NCAA Tournament. Up to five of these schools feel like second-weekend threats. Multiple programs playing in the first round are capable of reaching the final night. The Big East Tournament is back this week at the Garden, and it promises…

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#St. John’s looks to make Big East Tournament run

#St. John’s looks to make Big East Tournament run

“St. John’s looks to make Big East Tournament run” It’s been a season of what-ifs. Narrow losses and frustrating finishes. Underwhelming performances against elite teams. But it’s not over. The final chapter of this St. John’s season that began with such high expectations has yet to be written. The final few pages are blank. Starting…

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#UConn routs DePaul in return to Big East Tournament

#UConn routs DePaul in return to Big East Tournament

“#UConn routs DePaul in return to Big East Tournament” Third-seeded Connecticut, making its first Big East Tournament appearance since 2012 after seven years in the American Athletic Conference, advanced to the semifinals Friday against Creighton with a rout of No. 11 DePaul. Sophomore guard and Brooklyn product James Bouknight scored 10 points in 21 minutes…

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#St. John’s season has been a smashing success

#St. John’s season has been a smashing success

“#St. John’s season has been a smashing success” St. John’s most important player, Posh Alexander, was out this week. Arguably its third-best player, Greg Williams Jr., has battled back issues that have significantly limited him the second half of the season. It’s key senior, Rasheem Dunn, started very slowly after a concussion in the opener….

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