Ranking best basketball conferences (post ND to ACC)

KoldBeer · September 17, 2012

The Big East took a big hit with Pitt, Syracuse, WVU and ND all leaving. Only Memphis adds anything to basketball.

CUSA also took a hit losing Memphis. But from a North Texas perspective, it is so awesome to be in a conference that is listed as being among the best in the nation. Hopefully a couple CUSA teams can step up to fill the void that Memphis leaving created.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/luke_winn/09/14/Big-East-study/index.html?xid=si_ncaab

HoopManX · September 17, 2012

you don't think Temple was a quality addition to Big East hoops?

LakeTravis · September 17, 2012

Temple hasn't done much of anything since the 90's

hickoryhouse · September 18, 2012

I'd say the UNT addition keeps C USA in a good position nationally

glick1980 · September 18, 2012

ODU and UNCC (if they can get back to recent levels) are great additions along with us.

TheTastyGreek · September 18, 2012

Temple hasn't done much of anything since the 90's

270 wins, 7 years winning the A-10 regular season, tournament, or both.

4 NIT berths, including an Elite Eight finish (lost in overtime, short of Madison Square Garden).

7 NCAA berths, 5 tournament victories, one Elite Eight.

They've only missed the marquee postseason tournaments twice since the 90's ended, They've averaged 21 wins per year against an A-10 schedule. They made the Elite Eight.

Since the 90's ended, they've still been one of the consistently toughest teams in college basketball.

CMJ · September 18, 2012

270 wins, 7 years winning the A-10 regular season, tournament, or both.

4 NIT berths, including an Elite Eight finish (lost in overtime, short of Madison Square Garden).

7 NCAA berths, 5 tournament victories, one Elite Eight.

They've only missed the marquee postseason tournaments twice since the 90's ended, They've averaged 21 wins per year against an A-10 schedule. They made the Elite Eight.

Since the 90's ended, they've still been one of the consistently toughest teams in college basketball.

Thanks for doing all the legwork. I was gonna say, I THOUGHT Temple was still really good.

Eagle1855 · September 18, 2012

Jeez, I have a degree in Economics and this article still made my head hurt.

KoldBeer · September 18, 2012

you don't think Temple was a quality addition to Big East hoops?

I honestly just forgot Temple went to the Big East. Temple is a really solid program. I got lots of respect for the Owls

Andrew · September 18, 2012

Cusa is a shell of what it was.. Houston and ucf held it up. They need them back when the big east flops! 16 teams would be great! And then maybe smu can get in the sunbelt.... Memphis to the sec and a&m back to the big 12 with lousvile!

Edited September 18, 2012 by Skiver

TheTastyGreek · September 18, 2012

Cusa is a shell of what it was.. Houston and ucf held it up.

In basketball? On what planet? UCF has been the textbook definition of mediocre in CUSA.

Joined in 06. Since then, 56-54 in CUSA play. Average finish: 5th/6th out of 12.

7 CUSA tournaments, one-and-done 4 times. Only even made it as far as the semifinals once. Never made a final.

Zero NCAA tournament appearances since joining CUSA. One NIT berth... Last year (a one-and-done visit). One buy-in to the CBI. That's it.

Mean Green Matt · September 18, 2012

In basketball? On what planet? UCF has been the textbook definition of mediocre in CUSA.

Joined in 06. Since then, 56-54 in CUSA play. Average finish: 5th/6th out of 12.

7 CUSA tournaments, one-and-done 4 times. Only even made it as far as the semifinals once. Never made a final.

Zero NCAA tournament appearances since joining CUSA. One NIT berth... Last year (a one-and-done visit). One buy-in to the CBI. That's it.

I like to think that you do not even have to look this stuff up...you just know it.

Andrew · September 19, 2012

I meant in general.... Across the board

Censored by Laurie · September 19, 2012

Cusa is a shell of what it was.. Houston and ucf held it up. They need them back when the big east flops! 16 teams would be great! And then maybe smu can get in the sunbelt.... Memphis to the sec and a&m back to the big 12 with lousvile!

In basketball? On what planet? UCF has been the textbook definition of mediocre in CUSA.

Joined in 06. Since then, 56-54 in CUSA play. Average finish: 5th/6th out of 12.

7 CUSA tournaments, one-and-done 4 times. Only even made it as far as the semifinals once. Never made a final.

Zero NCAA tournament appearances since joining CUSA. One NIT berth... Last year (a one-and-done visit). One buy-in to the CBI. That's it.