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Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/18/11)

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In my most recent bracketology, 11 Big East teams made the NCAA Tournament projections.  It is not a crazy thought right now especially since nine teams are ranked in the AP Top 25.  Of course, once the season plays out and teams start to beat up on each other, a couple of those teams will struggle and take themselves out of the conversation like happens every year.  Here are … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/18/11)

Big East Basketball Power Rankings (12/26/10)

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Big East hoops action tips off with a behemoth battle on Big Monday when pre-season conference favorite Pitt hosts one of the surprise teams in the country and their Player of the Year breakout star, Kemba Walker of UConn.  Oh, and so much for this being a down year in the conference as five of the top nine ranked teams in the country call the Big East home.  Here are my Big … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (12/26/10)

Big East Power Rankings

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By: David Kay 1. Syracuse: 15-2, 28-2 (LWR: 1) In whipping Villanova, Syracuse not only clinched the Big East title and earned the #1 ranking, but established themselves as the team to beat in the NCAA Tournament.  Seriously, first thing you do when you fill out your bracket is put the ‘Cuse in the Final Four.  Before that, a big revenge game at Louisville who beat the … [Read more...] about Big East Power Rankings

Big East Power Rankings

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By: David Kay 1. Syracuse: 13-2, 26-2 (LWR: 1) I love Andy Rautins.  There I said it.  Judge me, I don’t even care.  He honestly deserves to be in All-American consideration.  I am not drunk.  He is the calming force for this ‘Cuse team and does everything on the floor.  By the way, words cannot describe how excited I am for the ‘Nova-‘Cuse game Saturday night.  We’re … [Read more...] about Big East Power Rankings

Big East Basketball Power Rankings 2-12-10

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By: David Kay 1. Syracuse: 11-1, 24-1 (Last Week Ranking: 2) ‘Cuse has rattled off 11 wins in a row.  While Wesley Johnson gets most the hype as a future NBA’er and possible All-American selection, Andy Rautins is really the most valuable player on this team.  His leadership, three-point shooting, defensive ability, and versatility are key to the Orange’s success.  When he … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings 2-12-10

Big East Basketball Power Rankings 2-5-10

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By: David Kay 1. Villanova: 9-0, 20-1 (LWR: 1) Things get really serious this week for ‘Nova with two monster road games.  The Wildcats have only played one ranked team in their nine conference wins so far, but the final month pits them against five ranked teams, as well as a road game at Cincinnati and hosting a tough UConn team.  If they can finish strong, they are as … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings 2-5-10

Big East Basketball Power Rankings 1-29

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By: David Kay 1. Villanova: 8-0, 19-1 (LWR: 1) ‘Nova’s had a fairly soft start to their conference schedule but things will pick up after this week with road trips to Georgetown, West Virginia, Pitt, Syracuse, and Cincinnati still remaining. Up Next: vs. Seton Hall (Tues) 2. Syracuse: 7-1, 20-1 (LWR: 2) The Orange quickly erased a 14-0 deficit to Georgetown by … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings 1-29