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Big East favorite UConn has new look as it chases third straight national championship

Oct. 24, 2024 08:22 AM EDT

UConn coach Danny Hurley takes issue with the notion that winning the last two national titles puts more pressure on the third-ranked Huskies as they seek a third straight championship. “I don’t think so,” Hurley told reporters during the offseason. “It should put more...

No. 15 Creighton's expectations remain high after losing top scorers; Kalkbrenner undisputed leader

Oct. 24, 2024 08:19 AM EDT

Creighton (25-10, 14-6 Big East) The 15th-ranked Bluejays lost their top two scorers and a key reserve, yet the expectations remain the same for a program that has reached the NCAA Sweet 16 three of the last four years. Greg McDermott appears to have done well tapping...

UConn is preseason pick to win Big East; Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner Player of Year choice

Oct. 23, 2024 08:46 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — UConn is in a familiar place — atop the Big East preseason poll. The Huskies received all 10 possible first-place votes Wednesday from the league's head coaches, who were not allowed to vote for their own teams. The defending national champions, who...

Men's Preseason All-America Team

Oct. 21, 2024 12:18 PM EDT

The Associated Press’ 2024-25 preseason All-America men’s basketball team, with school, height, year and votes from a 55-member national media panel (key 2023-24 statistics in parentheses): Mark Sears, Alabama, 6-1, 190 pounds, senior, 54 of 55 votes (17.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.3 apg,...