For the fifth-straight year, the Villanova Wildcats are ahead of the rest of the Big East Conference in the coaches’ preseason poll.
Villanova received eight first-place votes as favorites to win the regular season title. The Marquette Golden Eagles and the Butler Bulldogs also received one first-place vote apiece.
The Wildcats finished 36-4 overall en route to their second National Championship in three seasons. Their 14-4 record in conference play was good for the Big East regular season crown, and they also captured the tournament title.
Here is the preseason poll: