UConn men's basketball selected to top Big East, Demary named Player of Year
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The UConn men's basketball team has been picked to win the Big East in this season's preseason coaches' poll, receiving eight of 11 first-place votes for a total of 98 points. St. John's follows closely in second with 90 points. Silas Demary Jr. has been named the Preseason Player of the Year, while Braylon Mullins earned First Team All-Big East honors and Na'jai Hines was selected for the Second Team. Colben Landrew is recognized as the league's Freshman of the Year. The voting reflects both youthful talent and experienced players as the season approaches.
- •UConn received eight first-place votes in the Big East poll.
- •Silas Demary Jr. is named Preseason Player of the Year.
- •Braylon Mullins makes the All-Big East First Team.
- •Na'jai Hines earns a spot on the Second Team.
- •Colben Landrew, a five-star recruit, is named Freshman of the Year.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Big East men's basketball preseason poll: UConn picked to win conference in 2026-27
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — UConn men's basketball picked to win Big East, Silas Demary Jr. tabbed as Player of the Year
"UConn was picked to win the Big East in the conference's coaches poll on Thursday. The Huskies also swept both of the conference's preseason awards.
"Demary was named Big East Preseason Player of Year while Braylon Mullins made All-Big East First Team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 1:21 PMBig East men's basketball preseason poll: UConn picked to win conference in 2026-27
UConn was picked to win the Big East in the conference's coaches poll on Thursday. The Huskies also swept both of the conference's preseason awards.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 1:00 PMUConn men's basketball picked to win Big East, Silas Demary Jr. tabbed as Player of the Year
Demary was named Big East Preseason Player of Year while Braylon Mullins made All-Big East First Team.
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