Eye On College Basketball UConn + St. John’s are carrying the Big East. Hail to the mid-majors: Miami now 23-0! Saint Louis 22-1! NC State, USC up their NCAAT chances
Feb 4, 2026
Big East powers UConn and St. John’s roll into a high-stakes clash. Miami (OH) sits undefeated at 23-0 while Saint Louis is 22-1 and riding a long win streak. Duke’s smooth ACC run and a breakout from Cameron Boozer get attention. Tennessee’s heated game included a coach ejection. USC’s rising scorer shines amid injury concerns. Coaches and award lists make for lively previews.
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UConn–St. John’s Carry The Big East
- UConn and St. John’s carry long win streaks into a high-stakes Big East matchup at MSG on Friday. Both programs are shouldering the conference’s resume hopes with few other quality teams available.
Conference Strength Shapes Seed Perception
- UConn’s dominance is real but hampered by the Big East’s weak Quad 1 opportunities so its resume shows few top-tier wins. Dan Hurley scheduled aggressively, yet conference quality limits UConn’s quadrant one tally.
Schedule Harder Nonconference Slates
- Schedule tough nonconference opponents to build resume and avoid 'buy games' that add risk-free wins. Coach Dan Hurley suggests increasing quality opponents and more conference games to improve metrics.