BIG EAST 2025-26 All-Team Honors Unveiled
The BIG EAST has unveiled its All-Team Honors for the 2025-26 season, recognizing outstanding players across various categories. The selections were made by the league’s head coaches, who could not vote for their own players.
All-BIG EAST First Team Selections
Leading the First Team is Zuby Ejiofor from St. John’s, who earned unanimous selection. This marks Ejiofor’s second consecutive year in this prestigious lineup. He is accompanied by three players from UConn: Silas Demary Jr., Alex Karaban, and Tarris Reed Jr. Rounding out the First Team are Butler’s Michael Ajayi and Xavier’s Tre Carroll.
- Zuby Ejiofor (St. John’s)
- Michael Ajayi (Butler)
- Silas Demary Jr. (UConn)
- Alex Karaban (UConn)
- Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn)
- Tre Carroll (Xavier)
Player Performance Statistics
Ejiofor led St. John’s in multiple categories, including:
- Scoring: 17.0 points per game
- Rebounding: 7.0 rebounds per game
- Assists: 4.0 assists per game
- Blocked Shots: 1.8 blocks per game
He recorded an impressive shooting percentage of 56.0% and maintained a 2.00:1 assist-to-turnover ratio during the conference play.
Honorees in Key Categories
The BIG EAST Player of the Year will be chosen from this First Team. The announcement will take place on March 11 at 1:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. Additional awards including Coach of the Year and Freshman of the Year will also be revealed on the same day.
Notable Second and Third Team Players
The All-BIG EAST Second Team consists of prominent guards, including UConn’s Solo Ball and Providence’s Jaylin Sellers, who leads the league in scoring. Also included are:
- Bryce Hopkins (St. John’s)
- Budd Clark (Seton Hall)
- Acaden Lewis (Villanova)
The Third Team has six players due to a tie, featuring Villanova’s Duke Brennan and Tyler Perkins among others:
- Finley Bizjack (Butler)
- KJ Lewis (Georgetown)
- Nigel James Jr. (Marquette)
- Dillon Mitchell (St. John’s)
All-Freshman and All-Defensive Teams
The All-Freshman Team spotlights six top newcomers, with Braylon Mullins (UConn) and Nigel James Jr. (Marquette) among the unanimous selections. This group has collectively outperformed in various weekly honors throughout the season.
The inaugural All-Defensive Team highlights top defensive players, including:
- Zuby Ejiofor (St. John’s)
- Budd Clark (Seton Hall)
- Dillon Mitchell (St. John’s)
- Silas Demary Jr. (UConn)
- Chase Ross (Marquette)
These selections showcase the immense talent within the BIG EAST conference, promising an exciting conclusion to the season.
