Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Dan Lyons

Lowest Seeds to Ever Win the Big East Tournament, Men and Women's

Connecticut Huskies guard Kemba Walker (15) scores during the first half past Louisville Cardinals guard Mike Marra in the final round of the Big East Tournament held at Madison Square Garden. | Anthony Gruppuso-Imagn Images

The phrase "March Madness" is most directly connected with the NCAA basketball tournament. However, with the drama brought on by the conference tournaments that run up until Selection Sunday, there is plenty of madness to be had in league play, especially when it comes to the Big East tournament.

The men's Big East tournament is one of the most beloved college basketball conference tournaments, held annually at Madison Square Garden in New York. While the league has undergone radical shifts since it began play in 1979–80, it remains must-watch. The NCAA tournament tends to be where Cinderellas shine, but we've seen some low seeds make incredible runs at The Garden over the years.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.