Villanova is the consensus team to beat in every Big East preview

Huuuuuuuump Daaaaaaay! We’re still polishing up those stories from Media Day yesterday, so in the meantime take a look at a few stories from other outlets on Media Day, as well as some general Big East previews which all randomly decided to drop yesterday.

Hint: Villanova stays good, y’all.

And now, the “news.”

Villanova (again) sits atop a deep crop of teams | SI.com
But is this the year we finally have 5 losses? C’mon, prognosticators. Grow up.

It's 'business as usual' for Villanova now 18 months removed from national championship | PennLive.com
Villanova has high expectations with Jalen Brunson, Phil Booth and more leading the way.

Hershey's Dylan Painter has increased 'confidence' entering sophomore season at Villanova | PennLive.com
Villanova coach Jay Wright said sophomore Dylan Painter, a former Hershey star, became more confident as last season went on.

2017-18 Big East Basketball Preview, Standings and Storylines | Barstool Sports
In what will not surprise any of you, Reags absolutely has a man-crush on Jalen Brunson (so do I).

NBA draft rankings - Best juniors in college basketball | ESPN ($)
DraftExpress vet Jonathan Givony adores Mikal Bridges like you and I.

Jay Wright: We're More Than Vulnerable Than We've Been In Big East | Fanrag Sports
Alternatively titled, "Jay Wright lures his Big East rivals into a trap."

The Sidelines Pod: Jay Wright & Big East Preview | Scout
Villanova head coach Jay Wright joins The Sidelines podcast to talk Villanova basketball, Rollie Massamino and the One and Done rule.

College Basketball’s Best Backcourts | NBC Sports
Very few guards that have won more over the course of the last two years than Jalen Brunson, and he's got weapons beside him that you may have forgotten about.