Big East's new Deal, plus UConn in the NBA Draft
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In today's episode, we dive into the massive new six-year media rights deal the Big East is about to sign with Fox, NBC, and TNT. This pivotal deal will begin in the 2025-26 school year and run through 2030-31, and it promises to bring increased exposure and financial stability to the conference. We discuss what this means for UConn and the future landscape of college basketball.
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Main Topic: Big East Media Deal
Media Partners and Financial Terms:
The Big East's current deal with Fox and CBS (12 years, $500M) is ending.
The new deal sees significant rights fee increases, underscoring the growing value of Big East sports.
Fox remains the lead network, continuing its long-standing partnership with the Big East.
CBS exits, replaced by NBC and TNT, diversifying media partners and likely enhancing exposure.
Importance for the Big East:
Securing this deal is crucial for the Big East’s stability, especially as college sports media contracts become increasingly lucrative.
Unlike power conferences with football, the Big East relies solely on basketball, making successful media negotiations vital.
Comparison to Other Conferences:
The Big Ten and SEC have massive deals worth over $1B annually, highlighting financial disparities.
The Big East, without football, occupies a unique position but strengthens its stature through basketball success.
Challenges and Antitrust Issues:
The Big East faces challenges from a recent antitrust settlement requiring non-Power Five schools to cover 35% of nearly $2.8B owed to former athletes.
This financial strain adds to the importance of securing favorable media deals.
Implications for UConn and Beyond:
Stability for the next six years is assured, but the landscape of college sports after that remains uncertain.
This deal may quiet any ACC/Big East or UConn to the Big 12 rumors.
Long-term planning remains critical, as the future of the Big East past this deal is unpredictable.
Recruiting Insights and Player Profiles:
Recap our conversation with Tobias Bass on recruiting.
Discuss potential new members of the UConn family.
Top talent linked to UConn: Meleek Thomas, AJ Dybantsa, Braylon Mullins.
Audio clips from yesterday’s show to highlight key points.
Current Roster and NBA Draft Prospects:
Donovan Clingan: Predicted to be the first pick in the NBA Draft.
Stephon Castle: Why he makes sense for the Spurs.
Predictions for Tristen Newton and Cam Spencer in the NBA Draft.
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Пікірлер: 14
And the fools keep on saying we belong in the ACC/Big 12 … I rather keep winning championships in The Big East. Maleek Thomas is that dude. Plenty of playing time next year.
The big dog UConn is pulling the sled called the Big East.
@indigdoc
3 күн бұрын
Villanova and Uconn my friend.-+
Now that the Knicks have gone all in on the Villanova title team players with that insane Bridges trade (does Silver block it like his mentor did to the Paul/Lakers trade, a much more even trade than this one), I'd like to see a team copy it with the Uconn guys from the last two title teams
The Big East can thank UCONN for the big contract!
@BlyGuy
3 күн бұрын
And Nova to an extent. Their two titles mattered.
Twice as much money for half as long. That’s a deal 4x larger than what it was.
@LockedOnUConn
4 күн бұрын
And multiple networks
Said contract should have the routine 'expandibility' clause for any new accessions. Should these rumors hold true, the Big East becomes the preferred landing spots for ACC Leftovers- Indy football Notre Dame, Duke, Syracuse, possibly 1 or 2 more. This contract would exceed a revamped ACC contract (which would fall into the AAC/C-USA/A-10 ranges), greasing the skids for some of the ACC leftovers abandoning ship.
@LockedOnUConn
3 күн бұрын
🫡
A single 5-star, no more no less
@LockedOnUConn
4 күн бұрын
As many as Hurley wants. He should have our complete trust
@genemontoya4028
4 күн бұрын
Definitely that AJ kid, I may have to go watch him in person this fall, just a 1.5 hour drive from SinCita. Good stuff man!