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Eugene Rapay/USA TODAY Network The Big East locked up a contract extension with Madison Square Garden through 2032, which will be the 50th anniversary of the Big East Tournament. Approximately 10 years since the “new” Big East had its first conference tournament after realignment, at first there was plenty of uncertainty, but now, it’s a no-brainer when it comes to the … [Read more...] about “Better every year:” Big East announces extension with Madison Square Garden through 2032

Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images The quest for an 8th BIG EAST Tournament Championship starts on Wednesday. BIG EAST TOURNAMENT- 1st ROUND Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:00pm ET Villanova Wildcats [#6] (17-14, 10-10) vs. DePaul Blue Demons [#11] (3-28, 0-20) KenPom: Villanova: 29 | DePaul: 315 Where: Madison Square Garden | New York, NY Game … [Read more...] about BET: The DePaul Game Thread

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports After a back-and-forth battle, Justin Moore hit a clutch jumper to salvage a Wednesday night win and set Villanova up for a Thursday night game with Marquette. In a game that wasn’t filled with shining moments, there was certainly one at the end for Justin Moore. With Villanova’s season in jeopardy down by two points against a three-win, … [Read more...] about Moore pushes ‘Nova past DePaul

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports The busiest day of the Big East Tournament is upon us! It’s the busiest day of the Big East Tournament! Here’s a look at the four-game Thursday quarterfinal slate. No. 1 UConn (28-3) vs. No. 9 Xavier (16-16) When: 12 p.m. ETKey players for UConn: #2 Tristen Newton (6-5, 195) Sr., G; #5 Stephon Castle (6-6, 215) Fr., G; #10 Hassan Diarra (6-2, … [Read more...] about BET quarterfinals preview, analysis, odds

Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Here’s a look at the three opening round games to tip-off Big East Tournament week. It’s a bit of deja vu for Villanova, who will have to play its way into the quarterfinals for a second-straight year. The Wildcats earned the sixth-seed once again and will play in the Wednesday nightcap. Here’s a look at the Wildcats’ game and the other two … [Read more...] about 2024 BET: Opening Round Preview