Two BIG media days

Is it possible to capture the flavor and details from Big East and Big 12 media day? Maybe not, but we sure tried. Plus, UConn's crushing it with 2025 prospects, Hokies dismiss a starter, and Ron Sanchez discusses his Virginia opportunity.

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1. Notables from Big East media day at MSG

The Big East hosted media day on Wednesday and dropped its preseason conference awards and coaches’ poll. Before we get into all of that, here are some of the major highlights:

Preseason All-Big East First Team: Ryan Kalkbrenner (POTY, Creighton), Alex Karaban (UConn), Kam Jones (Marquette), Bryce Hopkins (Providence), Kadary Richmond (St. John’s), Eric Dixon (Villanova).

Second Team: Pierre Brooks (Butler), Jahmyl Telfort (Butler), Deivon Smith (St. John’s), Zach Freemantle (Xavier), Dayvion McKnight (Xavier).

Third Team: Aidan Mahaney (UConn), Steven Ashworth (Creighton) Jayden Epps (Georgetown), Wooga Poplar (Villanova), Ryan Conwell (Xavier).

Freshman of the Year: Liam McNeeley (UConn).

Want a Big East preview? Rob Dauster, John Fanta, Jerel McNeal and Kenny Frease have you covered.

2. Is the Big 12 the best conference in the country?

Quick hint: the coaches sure think so.

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