....and Boston.See I don't think it's just a matter of what UConn brings to the table (and I do think we add value.) What is the value to the B1G to having a presence in NYC/Fairfield/New Haven/Hartford/Springfield? That's a different question. There's tangible benefits in relation to the BTN, for sure. Less tangible is- how many Big Ten alumns are there in this region? Adding a presence in this area can make a lot of alumni happy. Happy alumni have relationships with their alma mater, donate to their alma mater, send kids to their alma mater... Sports is a damn effective alumni outreach program.
http://www.sportsmuseum.org/exhibits.aspx#The-Evolution-of-Womens-Basketball
We deliver quite a big market. Let it be known.