Big East Media Day

[Chin Diesel]

Well, so much for opponents hoping UConn is complacent, living in the past and not sufficiently motivated for this season.

 

[ValleyGuy]

Didn’t they vote Posh Alexander preseason first team last year…

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

They didn't. Here's their roster.

View attachment 92425 And Massoud is injured on his shooting hand and should be back around Christmas.

Epps (Illinois), Styles (UNC), Cook (Fairfield) and Brumbaugh (Texas) are the transfers.

I really liked Cook at Fairfield. Savvy undersized center, but a weak defender.

Thanks. Looks like Cooley is going to have to earn his check this season. I’m excited to see how everything turns out!

 

[Stew Crew]

There appears to be a clear deference to upperclassmen. Clingan and Karaban are the only sophomores on any of the teams. It is a little surprising Newton did not get at least an honorable mention.

 

[Kenny11]

Clingan should be first team but I’m shocked karaban didn’t even make second team. The coaches vote on this right? He’s a coach’s dream.

 

[auror]

Hurley on with Fanta now

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OyJAWwYvEOKb

 

[Dooooooomed]

Working microphones would be nice.

 

[Chin Diesel]

On the flip side, UConn players shouldn't be overconfident thinking they can roll in to any location. The players know how tough Marquette and Creighton were last year and they should be fully ready to go head to head this season. Those programs won't be intimidated by UConn's resume from last season.

 

[REB1094]

Kolek makes sense for POY. You can’t not give it to the reigning winner. Hopkins would probably be #2. Bulletin board material for Clingan regardless

Castle for FOY is a no brainer.

Joel Soriano over Donovan Clingan on the first team. Oso Ighodaro over Karaban on the second team. No mention of Newton. All questionable decisions. Bulletin board material. Remember when Tyrese was left off all the lists and then went on to be the only BE player drafted to the NBA?

Zach Freemantle HM even though he might not play. If you needed any proof the list isn’t very credible..

I’m good with Marquette #1, Creighton at #2 is fine, but the gap between those 2 and UConn doesn’t make sense. It should be Marquette clear #1, and then Creighton/UConn really close for #2. It’s crazy that UConn and Villanova are almost a tie for 3rd. Rest of the list feels fine

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Obligatory semi annual post about how stupid it is that the Player of the year isn't on the 'first team all conference" but rather their own category and then an additional 5 guys are on the "first team".

Check back in March for the post season award obligatory semi annual post.

 

[Seamus84]

Can Coaches vote for their own team? For all we know, Danny could’ve voted us last to pull us down the ranking and create the bulletin board material.

 

[auror]

Can Coaches vote for their own team? For all we know, Danny could’ve voted us last to pull us down the ranking and create the bulletin board material.

No.

 

[uconngb]

But c’mon their biggest addition is Cooley. I mean that’s worth a lot as the PC faithful.

They have as good a chance as anyone. Oh, wait.......

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Lol insane that DC isn’t a first teamer. I like Soriano’s game and think he can be better this year under Pitino but come on.

By the end of the year I think the whole starting 5 can be on these lists one way or another. 4 at minimum, and Cam should be one of them.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Kolek makes sense for POY. You can’t not give it to the reigning winner. Hopkins would probably be #2. Bulletin board material for Clingan regardless

Castle for FOY is a no brainer.

Joel Soriano over Donovan Clingan on the first team. Oso Ighodaro over Karaban on the second team. No mention of Newton. All questionable decisions. Bulletin board material. Remember when Tyrese was left off all the lists and then went on to be the only BE player drafted to the NBA?

Zach Freemantle HM even though he might not play. If you needed any proof the list isn’t very credible..

I’m good with Marquette #1, Creighton at #2 is fine, but the gap between those 2 and UConn doesn’t make sense. It should be Marquette clear #1, and then Creighton/UConn really close for #2. It’s crazy that UConn and Villanova are almost a tie for 3rd. Rest of the list feels fine

I wouldn't have put Soriano or Clingan on first team. Joel just isn't good enough and Donovan has never started a game. He may end up there or may not. It's the final ranking that counts, this is just nonsense. Move Kam Jones to 1st team in place of Soriano. I think Scheierman is overrated, but I think Creighton is overrated.

Karaban should be second team. Newton honorable mention.

 

[REB1094]

I wouldn't have put Soriano or Clingan on first team. Joel just isn't good enough and Donovan has never started a game. He may end up there or may not. It's the final ranking that counts, this is just nonsense. Move Kam Jones to 1st team in place of Soriano. I think Scheierman is overrated, but I think Creighton is overrated.

Karaban should be second team. Newton honorable mention.

This is actually a pretty good take. It seems like the lists are more based on established production in the past over potential. In that sense, DC still has a lot to prove

 

[tykurez]

Did everyone forget how good and, at times, unstoppable Tristen Newton was late last year?!

 

[superjohn]

I wouldn't have put Soriano or Clingan on first team. Joel just isn't good enough and Donovan has never started a game. He may end up there or may not. It's the final ranking that counts, this is just nonsense. Move Kam Jones to 1st team in place of Soriano. I think Scheierman is overrated, but I think Creighton is overrated.

Karaban should be second team. Newton honorable mention.

You would've put Samson on first team.

 

[mauconnfan]

Obviously yes!!

 

[Chin Diesel]

Did everyone forget how good and, at times, unstoppable Tristen Newton was late last year?!

Apparently, yes. Good enough. Keep Newton motivated and playing with a chip on his shoulder.

 

[Founday21]

Fuel for the fire! Ladies, and gentlemen!

 

[UChusky916]

Hurley and staff will have lots of ammo for Clingan, Newton, and Karaban.

Soriano 1st team over Clingan is a joke.
Newton should have gotten an honorable mention at least.
Karaban, after BE Freshman snub last year, not even on 2nd team.

Hurley's said that those guys have to be this year's "big 3", and none of them have been recognized in conference the way they should by BE coaches.

Our staff will enjoy using this disrespect in practice.

 

[Waquoit]

Looks like Marquette should cruise to the title.

 

[ARIDE]

No respect for the defending champs by the rest of the coaches.

Please its the correct ranking..Villanova Is the dark horse

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Speaking of ammo/bulletin board material for Tristen: