Splash City Basketball Podcast

Big East Preview: Is it a Two Horse Race?

Steve Hartman Episode 9

Steve breaks down the Big East conference for the 2025-26 season. 

Coming off their first Big East championship in 25 years, St. John's looks to defend its title against highly ranked UConn. Rick Pitino. Dan Hurley. What else can you ask for at the top of this league? 

Other challengers with experienced coaches will contend. Marquette, Creighton lie in the wings, and Villanova under new coach Kevin Willard and Kim English and Providence look for a bounceback seasons.

Finally, it's a family affair with Richard Pitino joining the Big East at Xavier, facing off against his father Rick Pitino and St. John's. 

All that and more on the Splash City Basketball Podcast!