Road to the Garden's Big East Power Rankings: March 9th, 2026

In two days, college basketball's greatest conference tournament tips off at the World's Greatest Arena. As you prep for four straight days of Big East glory, keep reading for our final RttG Power Rankings of the season, a final Big East Bracket, and a full tournament schedule!

Road to the Garden's Big East Power Rankings: March 9th, 2026

2026 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket

2026 Tournament Schedule

All times EST

Wednesday, March 11th

Game 1: 4:00 pm-8 Butler vs. 9 Providence

Game 2: 6:30 pm-7 Marquette vs. 10 Xavier

Game 3: 9:00 pm-6 DePaul vs. 11 Georgetown

Thursday, March 12th

Game 4: 12:00 pm-Winner Game 1 vs. 1 St. John's

Game 5: 2:30 pm-5 Creighton vs. 4 Seton Hall

Game 6: 7:00 pm-Winner Game 2 vs. 2 UConn

Game 7: 9:00 pm-Winner Game 3 vs. 3 Villanova

Friday, March 13th

Game 8: 5:30 pm-Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5

Game 9: 8:00 pm-Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 7

Saturday, March 14th

CHAMPIONSHIP: 6:30 pm-Winner Game 8 vs. Winner Game 9