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2018-19 Big East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 13-5 | - | 26-10 |
| Marquette | 12-6 | 1 | 24-10 |
| Seton Hall | 9-9 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Georgetown | 9-9 | 4 | 19-14 |
| Creighton | 9-9 | 4 | 20-15 |
| Xavier | 9-9 | 4 | 19-16 |
| St. John's | 8-10 | 5 | 21-13 |
| Providence | 7-11 | 6 | 18-16 |
| DePaul | 7-11 | 6 | 19-17 |
| Butler | 7-11 | 6 | 16-17 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game77.379th
Rebounds Per Game38.273rd
Assists Per Game13.4226th
Points Allowed69.5125th
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Lewis | PF | Committed | 83 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 3 |
| Tournament Record | 41-33 |
| Championship Seasons | 1977 |
| Tournament Appearances | 32 |