After earning a share of the Big East title last year, the Villanova Wildcats are alone on top entering the 2020-21 season, according to the annual Big East preseason coaches poll.
They received eight first-place votes, while Creighton had two.
2020-21 Big East preseason coaches poll
| 1 | Villanova (8) | 99 |
| 2 | Creighton (2) | 91 |
| 3 | Providence | 79 |
| 5 | Seton Hall | 67 |
| 6 | Marquette | 50 |
| 7 | Xavier | 47 |
| 8 | Butler | 37 |
| 9 | St. |