The Big East Conference held their annual preseason media day Wednesday in New York City. This year's voting put the Syracuse Orange in 6th place, behind Georgetown, Louisville, Connecticut, West Virginia, and Villanova in 1st.
2009-10 BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll
| Pts. |
1. Villanova (10) | 218 |
2. West Virginia (5) | 215 |
3. Connecticut (1) | 185 |
4. Louisville | 179 |
5. Georgetown | 161 |
6. Syracuse | 152 |
7. Cincinnati | 135 |
8. Notre Dame | 132 |
9. Pittsburgh | 119 |
10. Seton Hall | 110 |
11. St. John's | 82 |
12. Marquette | 78 |
13. Providence | 52 |
14. USF | 44 |
15. Rutgers | 43 |
16. DePaul | 15 |