Kevin Connors of ESPN has been referring to the AAC as outside of mid-major for a few years now. I'd say we need a few programs outside Memphis to pick it up though. Would be great for Wichita State to keep this early season tear, FAU to pick things up to build on their recent success, and us to keep this momentum going as well. If we can maintain 4 or 5 solid programs that consistently make noise, we should solidify our positioning as a "not mid-major" but it certainly feels like Memphis is separating themselves in brand name.
From the article:
"As a reminder, our definition of "mid-majors" excludes programs from the American, ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC, as well as the Gonzaga Bulldogs. It includes, as we like to refer to them, the Power 25 conferences."
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/34940247/kevin-connors-2022-23-mid-major-preseason-top-10
And here's Kevin Connors as recently as November 1st.
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