Big East Conference
Big East Conference[edit | edit source]
The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletic conference that competes in the NCAA Division I. The conference is known for its strong basketball programs and has a rich history of athletic competition.
History[edit | edit source]
The Big East Conference was founded in 1979 by Dave Gavitt, who was the athletic director at Providence College at the time. The original members included Boston College, Connecticut, Georgetown, Providence, St. John's, Seton Hall, and Syracuse. The conference was established primarily to create a strong basketball league in the northeastern United States.
Expansion and Realignment[edit | edit source]
Over the years, the Big East Conference underwent several expansions and realignments. In the 1980s and 1990s, the conference added several new members, including Villanova, Pittsburgh, Miami, and Rutgers.
In 2013, the conference underwent a major realignment. The "Catholic 7" schools (DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, Seton Hall, St. John's, and Villanova) left the original Big East to form a new conference, retaining the Big East name. They were joined by Butler, Creighton, and Xavier.
Member Schools[edit | edit source]
The current members of the Big East Conference are:
Sports[edit | edit source]
The Big East Conference sponsors a variety of sports, with a particular emphasis on basketball. The conference does not sponsor football, as many of its member schools do not have football programs.
Men's Basketball[edit | edit source]
Men's basketball is the flagship sport of the Big East Conference. The conference has produced numerous NCAA Tournament champions, including Georgetown in 1984, Villanova in 1985, 2016, and 2018.
Women's Basketball[edit | edit source]
Women's basketball is also a prominent sport in the Big East, with several teams regularly competing in the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament.
Championships[edit | edit source]
The Big East Conference holds annual championships in various sports, with the men's and women's basketball tournaments being the most notable. The men's basketball tournament is held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, a tradition that dates back to 1983.
Notable Achievements[edit | edit source]
The Big East Conference has been home to many legendary coaches and players. Notable figures include Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin, and Jim Boeheim. The conference is known for its competitive spirit and has a reputation for producing NBA talent.
External Links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- "The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential Conference in College Basketball History" by Dana O'Neil
- "Big East Conference History" on ESPN
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