Andy Katz: C7 "likely to bump to 10"; Georgetown influence could mean Richmond

[Aughnanure]

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=collegebasketballnation&i=TWT&id=74915&w=1cl26&wjb

2. Villanova coach Jay Wright said on the podcast that the toughest part of the potential Big East seven split is not knowing what the nonconference schedule will be like for the next two seasons. The Wildcats have traditionally played Temple in the Big Five as a nonconference game. Unless the seven somehow leave early next season, the two teams will play a conference game or two against each other. But Wright said he's not sure, so the schedule will still be an unknown in February -- whereas in years past it would have been done already. Villanova knows who its six other conference members will be, but the seven will likely bump to 10 whenever it forms a new league. The top two choices will be Xavier and Butler out of the A-10. Questions remain about the third. The seven is likely going to stay private, and not necessarily Catholic. The question will be does the league go south or further west? Don't be surprised if Georgetown influences the decision and tries to get Richmond -- a scholarly school that has a decent hoop tradition and is geographically close enough to the others.

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ABD.

Anyone but Dayton.

[ShannonSmith]

I thought 12 was more likely than 10? Was Hoping Creighton would get an invite.

[Aughnanure]

If its ten I would be surprised if St. Louis wasn't #10. Richmond is a major sleeper though. Leaving out Creighton would be disappointing.

[Ellenson Guerrero]

This waiting game is rough. I was hoping we'd at least have an announcement about the membership by this point.

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This waiting game is rough. I was hoping we'd at least have an announcement about the membership by this point.

Gotta wait til Tourney Time.

[MU82]

Assuming ND and Gonzaga are not in the mix, Creighton would be my top choice. Solid program for many years, private school and a similar mission to many others in the league.

[chapman]

If it's 10, not sure how you don't go Creighton.  If 12, get SLU and Richmond too.   

[nathanziarek]

10 doesn't seem like enough game inventory to justify the supposed $500m media offer. It's been quiet as of late. Even if totally fabricated, someone needs to start some new rumors

[dwaderoy2004]

Richmond or SLU as the 10th would be a mistake.  Gotta go big early and legitimize the conference.  Creighton is the way to go.  Richmond and SLU can be added later, as they certainly do have potential in the future.

[Abode4life]

I'd love if we could get Notre Dame to come back.

[Avenue Commons]

I'd love if we could get Notre Dame to come back.

Patience, young Jedi.........

[Chili]

I have heard it's going to be 10 to start with eye to 12. The powers at be want to see how the whole conference shuffle goes with the ACC and such. I have heard Creighton is the inside school but it's not decided yet. X and Butler are in.

[Aughnanure]

I'd love if we could get Notre Dame to come back.

That's the dream scenario.

[GGGG]

Last night I had a dream I boinked the Direct TV Genie lady.  I think my dream is more likely to become reality than ND joining this conference.

[honkytonk]

What's so important (or great) about having ND in the conference? An OOC game here and there is plenty enough for me. It's not like they are an annual contender...

[Tugg Speedman]

Last night I had a dream I boinked the Direct TV Genie lady.  I think my dream is more likely to become reality than ND joining this conference.

Maybe not, how much money do you have?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130112183425AAHW6S9

[Tugg Speedman]

What's so important (or great) about having ND in the conference? An OOC game here and there is plenty enough for me. It's not like they are an annual contender...

Having them (opposed to not) will raise the amount of TV revenue the conference will make.

[Skatastrophy]

What's so important (or great) about having ND in the conference? An OOC game here and there is plenty enough for me. It's not like they are an annual contender...

Just like Georgetown, they have name recognition and an active alumni base.  That would really solidify Chicago for us.

[Benny B]

Last night I had a dream I boinked the Direct TV Genie lady.  I think my dream is more likely to become reality than ND joining this conference.

The ACC is about one defection away from your dream going from "not a chance" to "hey, wait a second."  If you're married, you might want to start perusing the divorce lawyer listings in the yellow pages.

[RideMyBuycks]

Maybe not, how much money do you have?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130112183425AAHW6S9

She is exactly one day older than I am. Destiny.

[Lennys Tap]

Last night I had a dream I boinked the Direct TV Genie lady. 

PM Chicos. He can make it happen.

[brewcity77]

Maybe not, how much money do you have?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130112183425AAHW6S9

Huh. I leave for St. Thomas a week from today.

[79Warrior]

I'd love if we could get Notre Dame to come back.

It's snowing in Maui

[MountainCreek19]

Huh. I leave for St. Thomas a week from today.

Sorry fellas, that is some steep competition.  He's a bi-racial angel.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1501564-derek-jeters-model-girlfriend-hannah-davis-is-your-direct-tv-genie