Steve Lavin added the 6-foot-8 Obekpa as the seventh member to his incoming recruiting class. ...

UConn guard Ryan Boatright and Alabama guard Julysses Nobles hustle for a ball during the 2011 Big East/SEC Challenge. UConn defeated Arkansas 75-62 on Dec. 3. ...

UConn junior Kemba Walker was the first Big East player off the board last year being picked up by the Charlotte Bobcats with the ninth pick overall. ...

Saint John's scored a big commitment on Monday, signing Felix Balamou out of Our Savior New American on Long Island. This marks the first incoming freshman signing for the Red Storm and it could prove to be an important one. ...

NEW YORK – Marquette forward Jae Crowder, who helped lead the Golden Eagles to a 25-6 overall record and a second-place finish in the regular season, has been named BIG EAST Player of the Year by a vote of the league’s head coaches who were not permitted to vote for their own players. St. John’s freshman forward Moe Harkless was selected BIG EAST Rookie of the Year.  USF coach Stan Heath was chosen Oppenhei ...

St. John's guard/forward Moe Harkless was named the Big East's Rookie of the Week ...

There was a lot to talk about this week in the world of Big East recruiting. From official visits to outstanding performances, these young have been displaying why they are being targeted by the top basketball conference in the country. Nerlens Noel, Tilton (Center, No. 1 class of 2012) Providence, Syracuse, UConn, Georgetown, Kentucky, North Carolina The high-top-rocking center has been the talk of the col ...

[caption id="attachment_416" align="aligncenter" width="380" caption="Our Savior New American's Chris Obekpa will watch UConn on Saturday against Marquette. (Photo: MassLive.com)"][/caption] Our Savior New American center Christoper Obekpa has been on the national radar for some time now. Obekpa has offers from five Big East schools and will be taking the first of his official visits this weekend as he ...