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Prediction Contest Winners Announced for BIG EAST Basketball
Fans NittanyPirate and VegasPaul82 take top spot in close competition
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The final results are in for the BIG EAST basketball prediction contest, with fans NittanyPirate and VegasPaul82 taking the top spot with a 75-30 record. Other top finishers included Hoops4112 in third place and Bluebeard in fourth. The contest organizer announced they will make a $100 donation in honor of the Piratecrew community.
Why it matters
The BIG EAST prediction contest is a popular annual event that engages the conference’s passionate fan base. The close results and multiple top finishers highlight the competitive nature of the contest and the knowledgeable fans who participate.
The details
The final standings saw NittanyPirate and VegasPaul82 finish in first place with a 75-30 record, narrowly edging out other top contenders. Other high finishers included Hoops4112 in third with 74-31, Bluebeard in fourth with 73-32, and Profshu & CaptBob in fifth with 71-34. The organizer noted they will make a $100 donation to the Piratecrew community in honor of the winners.
- The BIG EAST prediction contest took place over the course of the 2025-26 basketball season.
- The final results were announced on March 9, 2026.
The players
NittanyPirate
A fan who finished in a tie for first place in the BIG EAST prediction contest.
VegasPaul82
A fan who finished in a tie for first place in the BIG EAST prediction contest.
Hoops4112
A fan who finished in third place in the BIG EAST prediction contest.
Bluebeard
A fan who finished in fourth place in the BIG EAST prediction contest.
Piratecrew
The online community that the contest organizer will make a $100 donation to in honor of the winners.
What’s next
The organizer noted they will make a $100 donation to the Piratecrew community in the next few weeks.
The takeaway
The BIG EAST prediction contest showcases the passionate and knowledgeable fan base of the conference, with multiple fans demonstrating their basketball expertise through strong performances in the competition.
