Big East Offseason Thread

[warriorfan4life]

Its a bummer. They are a program with a lot of momentum after the past few years but doesn't look like they'll be able to capitalize in Dunn's final yr.

Still like their first 6-7 players a good deal, but zero depth (especially on the interior) limits their potential over the season.

[AlexJesswein]

The Big East is losing a lot of size this year:
Kameron Woods
Will Artino
Joshua smith
Mikael Hopkins
Carson Desrosiers
Paschal Chukwu
Chris Obekpa
Matt Stainbrook

Time for Luke and Henry to feast

[Phantom Warrior]

As far as the Friars, they have been playing only six or seven guys for a couple of years now, so that shouldn't be a problem, barring injury. They will be playing a lot of small ball with no one over 6'8". Outside shooting could be a major issue. Dunn was around 35% on treys, but no one else was over 33%, and both Cartwright and Lomomba are awful, below 20%. Fazekas has a rep as a shooter, but will he be able to play decent enough defense to even get on the court?

There is some athleticism on the team, but I will be very surprised if Providence finishes in the upper half of the league or earns an invite to the Big Dance.

[warriorfan4life]

As far as the Friars, they have been playing only six or seven guys for a couple of years now, so that shouldn't be a problem, barring injury. They will be playing a lot of small ball with no one over 6'8". Outside shooting could be a major issue. Dunn was around 35% on treys, but no one else was over 33%, and both Cartwright and Lomomba are awful, below 20%. Fazekas has a rep as a shooter, but will he be able to play decent enough defense to even get on the court?

There is some athleticism on the team, but I will be very surprised if Providence finishes in the upper half of the league or earns an invite to the Big Dance.

I think Ricky Council will provide needed shooting (and starts from day one at the two). Also, I think that Jalen Lindsay is a much better shooter then last year's numbers indicate. Providence will have no issues scoring the ball, but I worry that they will give up lots of points on the interior. Have the Friars and Marquette just behind the top four in the league, but both sneak in the tourney as 9-12 seeds. If Chukwu stayed, I would have had Providence in the top tier with Nova and Georgetown.

[Markedman]

I watched Brunson today for USA U19 team..........kid looks like he is going to be a star. Very impressive. My guess is Nova plays a lot of 3 guard sets this year.

[Phantom Warrior]

It will be interesting to see if Wright has Arcidiacono or Brunson as the primary ball handler, or if they share those duties. I expect both will be on the court 30+ mpg.

[mufan2003]

I watched Brunson today for USA U19 team..........kid looks like he is going to be a star. Very impressive. My guess is Nova plays a lot of 3 guard sets this year.

Great games by Jalen Brunson (14 pts, 7 ast) and Harry Giles (13 pts, 16 rebs) as @usabasketball wins Gold in OT at FIBA U19 Championships!

— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) July 5, 2015

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

Brunson was first team all tournament and MVP.

[TedBaxter]

Brunson is the best point guard in the Big East already.

[warriorfan4life]

Brunson is the best point guard in the Big East already.

Brunson will be a stud from day one, but Kris Dunn is the best point guard (and arguably best returning player) in the country.