Villanova’s Acaden Lewis headlines three All-Big East selections

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The Big East announced its All-Conference teams on Monday and the Wildcats landed three players on different teams.

Acaden Lewis was named to the Second Team in year one with the Wildcats. The point guard became the program’s leader in assists and steals for a freshman. He was named Freshman of the Week in the Big East five times while also being apart of the All-Freshman Team in the conference. Lewis averaged 12.5 points and 5.3 assists per game this season. His shining moment came in his hometown against Georgetown when he poured in 26 points on 11-for-15 shooting, including two big three’s at the end to salt the game away.

Tyler Perkins and Duke Brennan were third Team selections. Perkins led Villanova in scoring at 13.7 points per game this season. Perkins put up 15.2 points per game in conference play while also grabbing 6.2 rebounds per game. He took on an extended role this season after coming off the bench for the Wildcats last year.

Brennan was an impact transfer for Villanova, coming over from Grand Canyon. He logged 14 double-doubles this season on his way to putting up 12.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Brennan ended the regular season with a 20-point, 13-rebound performance against Xavier on Senior Day.

2025-26 All-Big East Teams​

First Team​

• Michael Ajayi, Butler
• Silas Demary Jr., UConn
• Alex Karaban, UConn
• Tarris Reed Jr., UConn
• Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s
• Tre Carroll, Xavier

Second Team​

• Solo Ball, UConn
• Jaylin Sellers, Providence
• Bryce Hopkins, St. John’s
• Budd Clark, Seton Hall
• Acaden Lewis, Villanova

Third Team​

• Finley Bizjack, Butler
• KJ Lewis, Georgetown
• Nigel James Jr., Marquette
• Dillon Mitchell, St. John’s
• Duke Brennan, Villanova
• Tyler Perkins, Villanova

All-Freshman Team​

• Braylon Mullins, UConn
• Nigel James Jr., Marquette
• Jamier Jones, Providence
• Stefan Vaaks, Providence
• Acaden Lewis, Villanova

All-Defensive Team​

• Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s
• Budd Clark, Seton Hall
• Dillon Mitchell, St. John’s
• Silas Demary Jr., UConn
• Chase Ross, Marquette

The Big East also announced four individual awards on Monday:

• Big East Defensive Player of the Year: Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s
• Big East Most Improved Player: Tyler Perkins, Villanova
• Big East Sixth Man Award: Devin Askew, Villanova
• Big East Sportsmanship Award: Josh Dix, Creighton

The Big East will announce the remaining awards — Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete — on Wednesday during a press conference at 1:30pm at Madison Square Garden.

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