Big East Preseason Awards

[navery12]

 

[UCLJ0211]

When’s the last time we had 3 preseason 1st teamers? Has that ever happened with any team?

 

[NJHoops]

Nice to see these guys recognized, and I appreciate the mix of transfers and developed talent on there for UConn.

Seven guys on first-team is kind of ridiculous, but they’re all deserving.

 

[REB1094]

Three guys on the first team plus FOY plus a second teamer. We’re gonna be goooood. Our entire starting 5 is on these lists, when’s the last time that happened?

Not upset about Zuby as POY but it will be interesting. Assuming it’ll go to a SJU or UConn guy but both teams have so many strong players and there may not be a clear #1 dominant person. Zuby probably comes closest

I know Chase Ross is the next guy due for a Shaka development surge. But I don’t really see it. He’s had 3 average years with minimal breakthrough flashes and now he’s first team? Would rather it goes to Josh Dix or Silas

 

[alexd]

Damn. We should be pretty good this year. 😉

 

[BFieldHusky]

Combination of UConn being really good and potentially a weak year in the league.

 

[HooperScooper]

When’s the last time we had 3 preseason 1st teamers? Has that ever happened with any team?

And picked to finish 2nd in the conference. Almost defies logic.

 

[GampelGladiator]

Big East is going to be top heavy this year...something I never complain about...

 

[Chin Diesel]

Can't complain about jealousy or anti-UConn bias this year.

 

[aburks41]

When’s the last time we had 3 preseason 1st teamers? Has that ever happened with any team?

According to Borges this is the first time ever (not sure if he means Big East specifically, or across all conferences)

 

[Iluvsuebird]

I am not going to overreact to these awards, good or bad. Last year we thought Alex should have garnered more respect, and they were proven right. The fact is that, even in missing a bunch of shots versus BC, Alex just looked differently. I will venture to say that there aren't many teams in NCAA hoops that have a 4 year senior of Alex's pedigree. I will say it again: the way this team looks, Alex is going to be taking a bunch of open shots this year. I expect this to be his BEST year so far for us. If I were a betting man, which I am not, I would put a few nickels on Alex winning POY in the BE.

 

[ec33]

It is going to be nicer when UConn sweeps the post-season awards. But since it is October, this will have to do.

 

[UCann]

Can't complain about jealousy or anti-UConn bias this year.

Except that St. Johns was selected as #1 in the pre-season poll by league coaches. That should hopefully be a motivator for the team. It makes no sense other than anti-UConn bias (we have more players on the all-conference teams, are ranked higher in the AP poll, etc.).

 

[UCann]

When’s the last time we had 3 preseason 1st teamers? Has that ever happened with any team?

UConn is the first team to have three players on the all-conference preseason first team since Villanova ahead of the 2005-06 campaign:

https://www.courant.com/2025/10/21/uconn-mens-basketball-voted-no-2-in-big-east-preseason-poll-lands-four-on-preseason-all-league-teams/

 

[Tenspro2002]

Except that St. Johns was selected as #1 in the pre-season poll by league coaches. That should hopefully be a motivator for the team. It makes no sense other than anti-UConn bias (we have more players on the all-conference teams, are ranked higher in the AP poll, etc.).

I don't recall about the treatment of players in awards, but my impression is we've consistently been picked low in the coaches' preseason poll ever since we rejoined the league.

 

[RuffRuff]

And picked to finish 2nd in the conference. Almost defies logic.

It makes zero sense, but I absolutely love it. Prime BB material.

 

[RuffRuff]

Get ready to become obsolete again StJ fans:

 

[Lafayette]

IDK this league turning top heavy just like for our Women is a clear sign that we need to get into a more competitive league.

This and our football team is looking minor bowl worthy seems like there might be talks starting. No inside info other than my inner voice.

So just my thoughts here while we pile on awards we dilute the conference - hoping Creighton can pull a few good wins against not us to challenge.

 

[RuffRuff]

IDK this league turning top heavy just like for our Women is a clear sign that we need to get into a more competitive league.

This and our football team is looking minor bowl worthy seems like there might be talks starting. No inside info other than my inner voice.

So just my thoughts here while we pile on awards we dilute the conference - hoping Creighton can pull a few good wins against not us to challenge.

Let me know when we get that invite. I think most of us would be onboard with the more competitive league. Anyone wanting to stay in the BE over indexes on nostalgia.

The BE needs Nova & Gtown to be good, period. Cooley has barely moved the needle and jury is out on whether Willard is the guy for Nova. He doesn't feel like a Nova guy to me - weird match TBH.

 

[MCNPA]

Except that St. Johns was selected as #1 in the pre-season poll by league coaches. That should hopefully be a motivator for the team. It makes no sense other than anti-UConn bias (we have more players on the all-conference teams, are ranked higher in the AP poll, etc.).

SJU also has all 5 projected starters making pre-season All Big East team. Both teams will be fantastic this season.

 

[gsmooth]

Let me know when we get that invite. I think most of us would be onboard with the more competitive league. Anyone wanting to stay in the BE over indexes on nostalgia.

The BE needs Nova & Gtown to be good, period. Cooley has barely moved the needle and jury is out on whether Willard is the guy for Nova. He doesn't feel like a Nova guy to me - weird match TBH.

To me, Cooley has been the biggest disappointment. I was not expecting Georgetown within these last 2 years to be great, a top 25 team, or team to contend for the Big East title, but I did expect them to at least make the NCAAT. In fairness to Cooley, Thomas Sorber's injury really derailed them. If he stays healthy, they would have been on bubble of the NCAAT at least.

 

[DRBackup]

And picked to finish 2nd in the conference. Almost defies logic.

And a second teamer AND the newcomer of the year. Makes no sense at all

Again....

 

[HooperScooper]

And a second teamer AND the newcomer of the year. Makes no sense at all

Again....

I'm not mad about it. It's not a big deal. Gives Hurley some bulletin board material for motivation. But I question the logic of the coaches that could vote for 3 UConn players on the first team, 1 on the second team and FOTY and then put them behind St. John's. Bring it on.

 

[superjohn]

I'm not mad about it. It's not a big deal. Gives Hurley some bulletin board material for motivation. But I question the logic of the coaches that could vote for 3 UConn players on the first team, 1 on the second team and FOTY and then put them behind St. John's. Bring it on.

Because the coaches voted that St. John's has the conference player of the year, another first team player, a second team player, and 2 third team players.

 

[HooperScooper]

Because the coaches voted that St. John's has the conference player of the year, another first team player, a second team player, and 2 third team players.

Seems 3 first team players, 1 2nd team and FOTY would be better. O.K. call it a wash, which is close to the vote. But in the end not a big deal. Bring it on.