Big Names in the Big East

Now that the regular season is drawing to a close, it is time to give out awards to this year's notable athletes and coaches in college basketball. This year, the Big East conference was its usual dominant self, maintaining its position as the best in college basketball.

And so, without further ado, I give you the best players names from the nation's best conference:

Cashmere Wright, G, Cincinnati: What comes to mind when I think of cashmere: strong, fine, high quality. Wright isn't too far off, averaging 9.4 ppg and 3.9 apg for the Bearcats.

Shabazz Napier, G, Connecticut: Napier's averaging 8.4 ppg and 3.1 apg as a freshman, getting serious minutes off the bench. He's also kept his turnovers per game (1.9) below his z's per name (2), which is always good.

Shabazz Napier: he's got more z's than a hibernating bear (Eugene Tanner/AP)

Soo Soo Taulelei, F, Rutgers: Taulelei, a junior, has only appeared in two games this season, and has yet to accumulate any stats. But he's close to earning a spot in the rotation. Soo soo close.

Mouphtaou Yarou, F-C, Villanova: Even is hometown has a cool name: Natitingou, Benin. On the court, Yarou has had five double-doubles while averaging 8.7. ppg and 7.1 rpg for the Wildcats.

Jarrid Famous, F-C, South Florida: Despite being a senior, Famous has only played the past two years. His stats are actually down from last season, but Famous is still averaging a respectable 8.9 ppg. My Chris Berman nickname for him: Jarrid "Almost" Famous.

Buzz Williams, Coach, Marquette: This year's team is the weakest of the three Williams has coached so far at Marquette, but they are still likely tourney-bound.

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