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Way-too-early Big East basketball tiers: St. John's and UConn primed to jostle for supremacy, again
- UConn is projected as the top team in the Big East with a strong backcourt and a deep bench this coming season.
- St. John's enters with elite athleticism and a potential star guard in Ellis, hinging on clearance and fit.
- Villanova is cited as a team with potential top-25 status if the Luigi Suigo addition lands, boosting rim protection.
- Providence is highlighted as a potential breakout in a drive-and-kick offensive system leveraging athleticism and defense.
- Creighton shows upside with depth and shooters, though guard play will determine early success.
- Xavier is banking on Chance Westry to be the catalyst for a competitive rise in 2026-27.
- DePaul adds notable transfer talent to rebuild around size and shooting with a clear development path.
- Georgetown's roster hinges on healthier guard Lowe and the impact of key transfers developing chemistry.
- Seton Hall faces a radical retooling with 10 newcomers and a focus on defense under Holloway.
- Butler enters with a high-upside transfer class, but measured expectations for immediate impact.
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