BIG EAST

The Big East has had a tremendous season. They are likely to get 5 bids into the tourney. Marquette led the pack this season replacing Villanova on the top. Do not sleep on Villanova! The top half of the bracket is the toughest with Marquette and UConn the two favorites likely to meet in the semi finals. Providence is one team that could use a win or two.

Favorite:

Marquette

UConn

Contender:

Xavier

Creighton

Upset candidate:

Villanova

At large possibilities:

Marquette- 3 seed

UConn- 3/4 seed

Xavier- 4/5 seed

Creighton 6/7 seed

Providence- 10/11 seed

Winner: UConn