You said the biggest loss for the big east was Syracuse. Really? I think the Big East lost the national champions. The same team that has been in the last 2 final 4s!
They have need for more big men this year but if you ask coach Jim he would tell you Rick Pitino is the last guy he would like to see on the opposing bench. Rick owns him. Also, when was the last time that we had a college player that could play in 4 final 4s. Look closely at Luke Hancock's history.