Providence has a new coach in Ed Cooley and a need to find some balance after relying heavily on scoring phenom Marshon Brooks last season.
Conference Notes
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 2011-12 Preview
Coach Mike Rice has made Rutgers a far more challenging Big East opponent, and the Scarlet Knights will look to continue to make strides toward the upper division of the Big East.
Seton Hall Pirates 2011-12 Preview
The Pirates’ top two scorers graduated and won’t join the crew this season, so Seton Hall will look elsewhere to remain productive on offense.
South Florida Bulls 2011-12 Preview
South Florida doesn’t lack talent, but the Bulls need to play cohesively and consistently to avoid slipping back toward the bottom of the Big East standings.
St. John’s Red Storm 2011-12 Preview
In Steve Lavin’s first season at St. John’s, the Red Storm parlayed a veteran lineup into a surprisingly strong season. But nearly everyone graduated, and Lavin will just about be starting from scratch in 2011-12.
Syracuse Orange 2011-12 Preview
If Syracuse plays consistently in 2011-12, the Orange should be dancing into April with an opportunity to win a second title for coach Jim Boeheim.
Villanova Wildcats 2011-12 Preview
Life without the Coreys starts in 2011-12, and Villanova figures to struggle at times with one of the younger rosters in the Big East.
West Virginia Mountaineers 2011-12 Preview
Coach Bob Huggins always asks his teams to play tough defense, and West Virginia will try to grind its way to another NCAA Tournament in 2011-12 despite losing three starters.
Bradley Braves 2011-12 Preview
A promising season fell apart in 2010-11, and Bradley must now replace a chunk of the production from that team. A fresh start in 2011-12 might be just what the Braves need to get back on track.
Creighton Bluejays 2011-12 Preview
The Bluejays look to fly high in the Missouri Valley in 2011-12 with a solid lineup featuring some of the conference’s scoring and rebounding leaders from last season.
