Who is the Big East Player of the Year through nonconference play? Freshman of the Year? Coach of the Year? 17 of our writers gave their picks. The winners are in bold.
Big East Player of the Year
Josh Hart, Villanova (16 votes, 94.1%)
Maurice Watson, Creighton (1 vote, 5.9%)
No real surprise here. Hart has played exceptionally well. Watson has a case too, as the nation’s assist leader going into Big East play. If Josh Hart played in a different conference, Watson would likely be the favorite for the award.
Big East Freshman of the Year
Justin Patton, Creighton (9 votes, 52.