and at the very top of those rankings is the Villanova Wildcats. The Cats ranked second in adjusted offensive efficiency and sixth in adjusted defensive efficiency. They were one of only five teams to rank in the top ten in both categories (Kentucky, Arizona, Wichita State, and Kansas).
In addition to Nova topping the rankings, there were four Big East teams in the top 28 (25 Providence, 26 Xavier, and 28 Seton Hall), and eight of the 10 Big East teams ranked in the top 51.
Obviously these are just computer rankings and the games need to be played and things proven on the court, but the data likes Villanova this season and is bullish on the Big East as a whole as well.
In addition to Nova topping the rankings, there were four Big East teams in the top 28 (25 Providence, 26 Xavier, and 28 Seton Hall), and eight of the 10 Big East teams ranked in the top 51.
Obviously these are just computer rankings and the games need to be played and things proven on the court, but the data likes Villanova this season and is bullish on the Big East as a whole as well.