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Get to Know the Big East's Incoming Recruits

The Big East has a lot of newcomers coming into the fold this year. You can get to know 'em right here.

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Let's get to know Butler's Sean McDermott

We continue our series of incoming recruit profiles on this Tuesday with a look at Butler's Sean McDermott.

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Get to Know Providence's Ryan Fazekas

Providence needed shooters to pair with All-American point guard Kris Dunn. Freshman Ryan Fazekas fits the bill for Ed Cooley.

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Get to Know a Recruit: Marquette's Sacar Anim

The breakdown of Marquette’s great recruiting class continues with a player who could be a factor at both the guard and small forward positions. Here is more on Sacar Anim and what he can bring to the Golden Eagles this season.

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Let's get to know Providence's Ricky Council

A three-star recruit, Council could very well be the next Kris Dunn for the Friars. In fact, he'll have a chance to study under Dunn's tutelage in his first season. Here's more to know about one of Providence's prized recruits.

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Get to Know a Recruit: Marquette's Traci Carter

Steve Wojciechowski put together an impressive 2015 recruiting class that included some of best players in the country. Traci Carter is one of those new additions who can help provide Marquette with a much more talented and exciting team next season.

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Get to Know an Incoming Recruit: St. John's Yankuba Sima

Following the departure of Chris Obekpa from the program, the 6'11" Sima is now the only true center on the roster St. John's. The center from Spain by way of Florida has an open shot to hit the ground running for the Johnnies this season as a freshman starter.

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Let's get to know Darien Williams

Darien Williams' road to Queens was filled from with twists and turns taking him to and from Iowa and brief stint in San Francisco. He is here now for St. John's and looking to bring his scoring punch to the Big East.

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Let's get to know St. John's' Malik Ellison

One of a cavalcade of recruits that will be on the floor for Chris Mullin in is first season as head coach at his Alma mater, Malik Ellison is a 6-foot-6 combo guard who could easily step in to the empty hole left by D'Ángelo Harrison.

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Get to Know Nova's Donte DiVincenzo

Villanova looks to rebuild after losing a number of veterans to transfers and graduation. Guard Donte DiVincenzo could help to make the transition seamless.

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Let's get to know Tim Delaney

Apologies to the rest of the Big East, but Jalen Brunson isn't the only talented freshman strapping on a Villanova uniform this season.

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Let's get to know Jalen Brunson

He's Villanova's most prized possession in a number of years and one of the best freshman guards in the country. In a few months, he'll hit the floor to help lead Villanova to a third-straight regular season title.

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Let's get to know Jessie Govan!

Hey Georgetown, you're getting a basketball player to come play for your basketball team. Want to know who this basketball player is? You've come to the right place. Come get to know Jessie Govan.

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Let's get to know Marquette's Matt Heldt

Joining fellow Wisconsinite Henry Ellenson, the versatile 6'10" Heldt from Neenah, Wisconsin will look to bolster the Golden Eagles at center with some added roster depth.

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Get to Know an Incoming Recruit: Kaleb Johnson

The Hoyas have brought in another solid recruiting class that look to propel Georgetown to the top of the Big East. Let’s meet the small forward.

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Get to Know: Haanif Cheatham, Marquette

A versatile 6-foot-5 southpaw from the Sunshine State, Haanif Cheatham is looking to live up to his Instagram shout out from Drake and show the entire nation why he was once a heralded five-star recruit.

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Get to know a recruit: Marquette's Henry Ellenson

The Golden Eagles finished ninth in the Big East last season, but a “big” addition to their program could lead to a huge improvement. Let’s get to know Marquette freshman Henry Ellenson.

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