Perkins Named Preseason First Team All-BIG EAST

NEW YORK – A trio of Villanova Wildcats received preseason recognition as part of the annual BIG EAST Media Day. Senior Tyler Perkins was named to the Preseason BIG EAST First Team while teammates Kwame Evans, Jr. , and Devin Royal were tabbed to the Preseason BIG EAST Second Team. UConn standout point guard Silas Demary Jr. was selected as the 2026-27 BIG EAST Preseason Player of the Year and teammate Colben Landrew was tabbed as the BIG EAST Preseason Freshman of the Year by the league’s 11 head coaches. The coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their…