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BIG EAST PREVIEW: UConn the fav in a league ripe for unpredictability that we think will get 5 NCAA bids
Published 4 days, 20 hours ago
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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander kick off October season previews with the Big East. Storylines, predictions and more for a conference that needs a massive year in 2026-27.
(0:00) Intro + a trivia time right off the top!
(5:00) 5 Storylines for the Big East
(6:00) New commissioner, bigger budgets, crucial season
(11:30) Can UConn get to another Final Four? And how will Braylon Mullins handle the pressure?
(19:00) Can Marquette bounce back from an ugly 12-20 season?
(20:00) How will the St. John’s eligibility story play out?
(25:00) Big East Preseason Poll + End-of-season standings predictions
(40:30) Who is going to the NCAA Tournament? + Players of the year and more players to watch
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
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