Projected Order of Finish – By Tier
Tier 1: Title Contenders
1.Creighton Blue Jays
2.Connecticut Huskies
3.Marquette Golden Eagles
Tier 2: Tournament Bound
4.Villanova Wildcats
5.Providence Frairs
6.Saint John’s Red Storm
Tier 3: Tournament Hopefuls
7.Xavier Musketeers
8.Seton Hall Pirates
Tier 4: Bad Basketball Teams
9.Georgetown Hoyas
10.Butler Bulldogs
11.DePaul Blue Demons
Awards
Player of the Year: Tyler Kolek, Marquette
Coach of the Year: Rick Pitino, Saint John’s
Freshman of the Year: Stephon Castle, UConn
Transfer of the Year: Steven Ashworth, Creighton
Defensive Player of the Year: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton
First Team All-Big East
Tyler Kolek, Marquette
Trey Alexander, Creighton
Justin Moore, Villanova
Bryce Hopkins, Providence
Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton