Yahoo Sports has published its 2026-27 Big East conference preview, examining the title contenders ahead of the upcoming college basketball season. The preview, written by A. Kidwai, was released on Friday, October 30, 2026.
An accompanying photograph shows St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino addressing his team before an exhibition game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Madison Square Garden on October 18, 2026. The Red Storm, under Pitino's leadership, are among the programs featured in the conference outlook.



