Big East Tournament: St. John's & UConn Clash

0:00On March 7th, postseason excitement is building in college basketball as the Big East men's tournament kicks off this week at Madison Square Garden Inn. New York City for the 44th straight year. Top seeded St. John's Leads with a 25 and 6 overall record and 18 wins in conference play, closely followed by second-seated Yukon at 27 and 3. Villanova sits third at 23 and 7 while Seaton Hall holds the fourth spot. These teams are chasing not just the conference crown, but an automatic bid to the big dance in March Madness. Lower seeds like Creighton, DePaul and Providence will fight in the opening rounds with the bracket set after a strong regular season that saw Saints and Sen, Johns and Yukon dominating. Fans are buzzing about potential upsets and star performances, especially with powerhouses like Yukon aiming to build momentum. The tournament's high stakes mean every game could shift NCAA seating, drawing huge crowds to the iconic arena. Gaines start Wednesday with first-round matchups streaming exclusively on Peacock from 4 p.m.

1:04Eastward Time. Quarter finals mix Peacock and FS1 coverage Thursday, leading to Fox and FS1 semi-finals Friday evening before the title clash Saturday at 6.30 p.m. on Fox. You can catch every tip off via Peacock, DI-REG TV for Fox channels or serious XM radio, so grab your streams and settle in for non-stop action through Saturday's finale.