Conference punching bag DePaul is in town as the Red Storm look to build on recent strong defensive performances. This meeting is part of a frenetic four-game, 10-day stretch.
Big East play kicked off Saturday with Butler’s thrilling double-overtime victory over Providence and gets into full swing this week, as league powers Connecticut and St. John’s begin conference action Tuesday.
While the temptation for a team without any answers at quarterback is to trade up in April’s NFL Draft to make sure they get one, the reality speaks to their need to not give away any of their added draft capital.
Jackson, a former McDonald’s All-American and top-10 high school prospect from The Bronx, moved into the starting lineup at point guard for the first time this season, and produced 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 27 minutes.