Seton Hall Pirates Struggling Mightily on Offense


Jim O'Connor-US Presswire

Ever since head coach Kevin Willard came to Seton Hall, he established a defensive identity for the team. However, the team has had its troubles on offense at times. In the past few games, it has been as obvious as ever that the Pirates have a very hard time putting the ball in the basket. Against Louisville, [...]

DePaul Forward Cleveland Melvin Becoming Nearly Unstoppable


Rob Grabowski-US Presswire

While it seems like the DePaul Blue Demons are still a year away, their best player certainly isn’t. Cleveland Melvin has been going off, with his latest masterpiece being a 32-point performance in a tight loss to Cincinnati. Melvin also pulled down eight boards. This was only Melvin’s second 30-point game all season, but he [...]

Big East Hoops: Notre Dame Can’t Afford Hiccup Against St. John’s


Matt Cashore-US PRESSWIRE

The Louisville Cardinals survived a tough road test last night against Connecticut, so it’s pretty clear that they’re the top team in the Big East. But who’s number two? It could be Notre Dame, but they still have something to prove. Unlike the Cardinals, the Fighting Irish lost to the Huskies, and on their home [...]

Louisville is the Best Team in the Nation


Jamie Rhodes-US PRESSWIRE

While it wasn’t unanimous, the Louisville Cardinals were selected today as the #1 team in the nation in the AP top 25 poll, finishing right ahead of the Indiana Hoosiers - and that couldn’t be more accurate. Head coach Rick Pitino has taken talent and experience, and has coached this team to be nearly flawless. Last [...]

Providence Gets First Big East Win By Thumping Seton Hall


Jim O'Connor-US PRESSWIRE

It seemed like the Seton Hall Pirates were ready to try and prove they could make some noise in the Big East, but after a 67-55 beating by the hands of the lowly Providence Friars, they seem destined to stay in the Big East cellar. The Hall started the season 12-2 before dropping three straight. [...]

Jim Calhoun to Make Radio Cameo Appearance During Connecticut Opener


Jamie Rhodes-US PRESSWIRE

Jim Calhoun, the former head coach of the Connecticut Huskies, will be making a cameo appearance on the UConn Radio Network for the team’s first game against Michigan State in Germany. The game is  6 p.m. on Friday at the Ramstein Air Base. Calhoun will provide color commentary in place of Wayne Norman, the station’s longtime [...]

Cincinnati and Notre Dame Crack Preseason Top 25


David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE

The ESPN Top 25 preseason rankings are being announced this week, and with 21-25 already released, Big East schools Notre Dame and Cincinnati have come in at #22 and #24, respectively. This seems like a fair ranking for the two squads, as both teams are very talented and very close to each other in terms [...]

Connecticut Freshman Omar Calhoun Gives Huskies Hope for Future


David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE

  There will be a Calhoun on the Connecticut Huskies to start the season, but it won’t be former head coach Jim Calhoun. Instead, it will be highly touted freshman Omar Calhoun. Calhoun is stepping onto a Huskies’ team that is loaded with turmoil and needs something to hang onto. He may be that something. Calhoun has good size [...]

Big East Opening Night Preview


Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE

  With the college basketball season just a few weeks away, it’s time to get past all the preseason hype and start looking forward to actual games. Fans should be chomping at the bit, especially if they’re love the Big East. With Syracuse, Notre Dame, and Pittsburgh all on their way out, we must relish this season for what [...]

Seton Hall Guard Aaron Cosby Out 4-6 Weeks With Knee Injury


Jeff Blake-US PRESSWIRE

In a rough turn of events, the Seton Hall Pirates will be without sophomore guard Aaron Cosby for 4-6 weeks due to a sprained PCL in his right knee. The injury does not require surgery. That timetable has Cosby to return somewhere between late November and early December, ruling him out for the team’s season [...]