The new Big East Conference has a TV partner and three new schools to join the Catholic 7.
Butler and Xavier have informed the muckety mucks at the Atlantic 10 Conference they are withdrawing to join the new Big East.
“I wish Xavier University and Butler University all the best in their new conference." A-10 commissioner Bernadette McGlade said Wednesday in a statement released by the conference. "Xavier’s departure is unfortunate. Butler’s departure is a by-product of the chaotic conference realignment environment. BU’s association with the A-10 has been a fun ride this year; no regrets from the Atlantic 10 for providing a home for them during the 2012-13 season."
Creighton leaves the Missouri Valley Conference, the Blue Jays home since 1977.
Here's the announcement of Creighton's withdrawal from the MVC by University President the Rev. Timothy Lannon.
Those three join former original Big East members St. John's, Seton Hall, DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence and Villanova to form the basketball centric conference July, 1st.
Most importantly the new Big East has a media partner with Fox Sports. Here's that announcement.
The A-10 can absorb the loss of Butler and Xavier, still many good teams in large media markets in that conference.
Creighton has been the big dog in the MVC the last few years. The Valley will remain one of the best mid-majors in college basketball. Wichita State is a solid program and no doubt will fill the void on the national scene left by Xavier.
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