The Big East announced its preseason accolades and individual honors heading into the 2022-23 season.
Cam Whitmore, Villanova’s prized freshman, five-star recruit, McDonald’s All-American and Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year was named the preseason Big East freshman of the year.
After Whitmore, three Wildcats earned spots on the preseason All-Big East second team: Caleb Daniels, Eric Dixon and Justin Moore.
Moore, who will miss a portion of the season as he recovers from an Achilles injury, as named All-Big East second team last season. He averaged 14.8 points and 4.8 rebounds and is Villanova’s top returning scorer from last year.