The Big East preseason coaches poll is out and UConn is exactly where most people expected them to be. The Huskies came in third while Villanova grabbed the top spot and West Virginia was slotted in second. UConn was able to muster one first place vote though.
In addition, Jerome Dyson and Kemba Walker made the Big East second team and Stanley Robinson grabbed an honorable mention.
Full poll after the jump.
Pts. | |
1. Villanova (10) | 218 |
2. West Virginia (5) | 215 |
3. Connecticut (1) | 185 |
4. Louisville | 179 |
5. Georgetown | 161 |
6. Syracuse | 152 |
7. Cincinnati | 135 |
8. Notre Dame | 132 |
9. Pittsburgh | 119 |
10. Seton Hall | 110 |
11. St. John's | 82 |
12. Marquette | 78 |
13. Providence | 52 |
14. USF | 44 |
15. Rutgers | 43 |
16. DePaul | 15 |