BIG EAST

The Big East is likely a three or four bid league this year. Villanova is the top team but is facing huge injury issues. Watch for UConn who is on fire since getting James Bouknight back into the lineup

Favorite: Villanova

Contender: Creighton, UConn

Upset candidate: St. John’s

At large possibilities: Villanova, Creighton, UConn, Xavier, Seton Hall, St. John’s

Winner: UConn