April seems forever ago, but the wait is finally over and the season starts tonight. But before we get to actual games, let’s make a few more predictions to add to the excitement.
Big East Regular Season Title: Louisville
Too much depth and experience.
Big East Tournament Title: Syracuse
After watching UConn and Louisville streak through the tournament the last two years, it will be Cuse’s turn this year.
NCAA Tournament bids: 7
Louisville, Syracuse, Marquette, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Georgetown
And given the seemingly wide-open nature of college basketball this year, I predict two Big East teams will make the Final Four.
Player of the Year: Michael Carter-Williams
I think Syracuse is going to be really good this year [again], and the reason being is going to be MCW. He will mold into an excellent point guard who not only scores and plays excellent defense, but makes everyone on the floor better.
Rookie of the Year: Steven Adams
There is a little bit of hype surrounding the freshmen center at Pittsburgh. The 7 foot, 240 pound New Zealander will give opposing teams fits on both ends of the floor.
Defensive Player of the Year: Gorgui Dieng
Every year Dieng has improved little by little. And it looked like he was improving every game last year to the point where he became one of the best centers in the country. He will be even better this year and will be one of the best shot blockers in the country.
Coach of the Year: Buzz Williams
Buzz is an excellent coach who tends to get more out of his players than anyone ever expects. I’m high on Marquette this year, while others are lukewarm, and by exceeding expectations he will earn coach of the year honors.
All-Big East First Team
G: Michael Carter-Williams
G: Peyton Siva
G: Vincent Council
F: Gorgui Dieng
F: Otto Porter
F: Jack Cooley
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