UConn and Syracuse are picked to finish tied atop the Big East by the conference coaches' poll. UConn got seven first-place votes, Syracuse five. Louisville finished third (three first-place votes) and Pitt fourth (one vote).

Andre Drummond is preseason rookie of the year.

Jeremy Lamb made first team all-Big East, Alex Oriakhi second team, Drummond and Shabazz Napier honorable mention.

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