The Big East is expected to send only three teams into this year's tournament, with Connecticut and St. John’s potentially meeting for the third time this season. If UConn drops into second place in the final conference standings, it could jeopardize a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. The Big East has only three NCAA tournament locks in 2024, with UConn likely to secure a top seed by winning the conference tournament. Despite a late slide from second place to second place, St.John's is considered a strong contender due to their recent performances. The entire first round will air on NBCSN and simultaneously stream on Peacock.