s Dan Hurley the Best Coach in the Big East? | Ryan Hammer Joins Big East Energy Weekl

College basketball analyst Ryan Hammer joins Big East Energy Weekly to break down the state of the Big East Conference. We dive into coaching rankings, roster strategies, and the future of Big East hoops. From UConn’s championship blueprint to St. John’s and Pitino’s rebuild, plus Creighton, Marquette, and surprise teams that could shake up the league—Ryan gives his insights, hot takes, and bold predictions. We also debate how good the Big East can be this season, the role of Butler and DePaul in bringing the Midwest back into the spotlight, and whether a relegation-style system could revolutionize college basketball. Topics Covered: • Ryan Hammer’s Big East coach rankings • UConn’s retain + transfer + freshman roster model • Surprising Big East players and breakout teams • St. John’s resurgence under Rick Pitino • Creighton & Marquette outlook • Can Butler & DePaul return the Midwest to Big East glory? • Fictional hoops scenarios + fun debate to wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices