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Big East Power Rankings

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By: David Kay 1. Syracuse: 15-2, 28-2 (LWR: 1) In whipping Villanova, Syracuse not only clinched the Big East title and earned the #1 ranking, but established themselves as the team to beat in the NCAA Tournament.  Seriously, first thing you do when you fill out your bracket is put the ‘Cuse in the Final Four.  Before that, a big revenge game at Louisville who beat the … [Read more...] about Big East Power Rankings

Big East Basketball Power Rankings 2-12-10

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By: David Kay 1. Syracuse: 11-1, 24-1 (Last Week Ranking: 2) ‘Cuse has rattled off 11 wins in a row.  While Wesley Johnson gets most the hype as a future NBA’er and possible All-American selection, Andy Rautins is really the most valuable player on this team.  His leadership, three-point shooting, defensive ability, and versatility are key to the Orange’s success.  When he … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings 2-12-10

Big East Basketball Power Rankings 2-5-10

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By: David Kay 1. Villanova: 9-0, 20-1 (LWR: 1) Things get really serious this week for ‘Nova with two monster road games.  The Wildcats have only played one ranked team in their nine conference wins so far, but the final month pits them against five ranked teams, as well as a road game at Cincinnati and hosting a tough UConn team.  If they can finish strong, they are as … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings 2-5-10

Big East Basketball Power Rankings 1-29

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By: David Kay 1. Villanova: 8-0, 19-1 (LWR: 1) ‘Nova’s had a fairly soft start to their conference schedule but things will pick up after this week with road trips to Georgetown, West Virginia, Pitt, Syracuse, and Cincinnati still remaining. Up Next: vs. Seton Hall (Tues) 2. Syracuse: 7-1, 20-1 (LWR: 2) The Orange quickly erased a 14-0 deficit to Georgetown by … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings 1-29

Big East Basketball Power Rankings

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By: David Kay 1. Villanova: 6-0, 17-1 (LWR: 1) Man, ‘Nova can fill it up.  Their four highly-recruited freshmen have stepped right in and perfectly blended with their veterans as they can go 10, even 11 deep if needed.  For the record, the ‘Cats only play Syracuse once this season, at the Carrier Dome on February 27th. Up Next: at St. John’s (Sat), vs. Notre Dame … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings

Big East Basketball Power Rankings 1-16-10

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By: David Kay 1. Villanova: 4-0, 15-1 (LWR: 1) They are healthy, at full strength, and Scottie Reynolds is exemplifying what it means to be a leader.  ‘Nova is a Final Four team right now. Up Next: vs. Georgetown (Sun), at Rutgers (Wed) 2. Syracuse: 3-1, 16-1 (LWR: 2) After a pair of puff wins against South Florida and Rutgers, the ‘Cuse has a pair of monster road … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings 1-16-10

Big East Basketball Power Rankings 1-5

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By: David Kay 1. Villanova: 1-0, 12-1 (LWR: 3) Scottie Reynolds broke Marquette’s heart on Saturday with one of the most intelligent college basketball plays I have seen in a while.  Although Scottie is no stranger to late-game heroics as we all witnessed last year. Up Next: vs. DePaul (Wed), vs. Marquette (Sat.) 2. Syracuse: 1-1, 13-1 (LWR: 1) Their loss to Pitt … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings 1-5

Big East Basketball Power Rankings

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By: David Kay With Big East play tipping off Saturday as West Virginia visits Seton Hall, it is time for the inaugural edition of The Sports Bank’s Big East Power Rankings.  While the conference is lacking the firepower from a year ago, it should still be a very interesting and competitive conference season.  Be sure to check back every Tueday for updated rankings. … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings