As we inch ever closer to basketball season, it is time to continue forward with our college basketball primers. The Big East is a historic basketball conference, with a past littered with legends both coaching and playing. This proud conference continues to shine, with UConn and Villanova having won titles in recent years and St. John’s having a revival under Rick Pitino. There is no shortage of NBA prospects playing in the conference this season, so let’s run through ten(ish) of the most important players to watch in the Big East.
If you missed our ACC primer, check it out here.
10. All Wright (G, Xavier)
Mr. Wright is more than just alright as a player, despite what the elite name says. Wright scored nearly 16 per contest last year at Valpo as a true freshman. At 40% from three, the