1. UCONN -- (this might be bias because I've watched them a lot more than other Big East teams, but I love their 2-4 when McNeeley is healthy, and I love watching Karaban play -- he is the example of someone who you cannot truly measure in stats because of everything he brings by way of intelligence and intangibles)
2. Marquette -- (close 2 -- susceptible perhaps on the interior/paint but can hurt you so many different ways and play relentless defense, etc)
3. St. John's (still need shots to fall but impressive to beat Nova by double digits with Dev Smith injured for the entire second half. If Smith is injured for a prolonged period they might slip on this list).
4. Creighton (still a believer with the Kalk/Ashworth combo and the HC)
5. Nova (supporting case around Dixon seems like a much better "fit" this year)
6. Gtown (I'm a believer even if they got smoked yesterday in a statement W for Uconn coming off the Nova disappointment)
7. Xavier (still a believer in the offensive output, especially if Freemantle stays healthy, and the head coach)
8. Providence (Hopkins injury is a killer)
9. Butler (winless, but they hang around in these games and will eventually get some Ws IMO)
10. Seton Hall (over Depaul b/c we beat them at home and hung with Providence)
11. Depaul (still think they will get one or two teams because of the 3-ball)