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Top 5 Big East Title Contenders Entering Conference Play

Top 5 Big East Title Contenders Entering Conference Play

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Each one of these Big East title contenders are strong, but one team is the clear favorite.

5. Providence Friars

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5. Providence Friars

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The Friars started off the season with a huge win against Notre Dame. This team has the potential to knock off many teams once conference play begins. LaDontae Henton and Kris Dunn can lead this team to some key wins during conference play.

4. Georgetown Hoyas

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4. Georgetown Hoyas

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The Hoyas live and die on D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera. If he plays well, the Hoyas can compete with anyone in the country, but if he does not play well, then the team struggles. Smith-Rivera has the ability to have huge games, which is crucial as conference play begins.

3. Butler Bulldogs

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3. Butler Bulldogs

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The Bulldogs are scrappy and will do whatever it takes to win. Do not be surprised if the Bulldogs upset some teams in the Big East because they play their hearts out every game.

2. St. John's Red Storm

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2. St. John's Red Storm

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Coach Steve Lavin has the Red Storm playing at an extremely high level this season. D'Angelo Harrison is the best player in the Big East and he can lead this team to a Big East title.

1. Villanova Wildcats

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1. Villanova Wildcats

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The Wildcats are the most complete and balanced team in the Big East. The team has a great chance to run the table during conference play and go undefeated during the regular season. Even if they do not go undefeated, the team still has a great shot to win the Big East title.

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