College Basketball Notes -- Experienced Friars prepare for challenges in loaded Big East
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By Kevin McNamara PROVIDENCE - Now in its fourth season as a basketball-football conglomerate, the Big East is ready to roar on the hardwood this season. Again. After placing a record eight of its teams in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years, the Big East may be looking at its most fearsome season yet. Consider that 13 of the top 18 scorers, 10 of the top 11 rebounders, the top nine assist guys, the top seven ball thieves and the top seven shot-blockers all remained in college. That's called experience, and star power. "This year is crazy," says UConn coach Jim Calhoun. "I came up with nine teams, maybe 10 that should go to the [NCAA's]. Eight can be ranked, which is obscene." Click here to continue reading. 
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