UConn coach Dan Hurley stated after a win, 'I'm not doing another three-game MTE again. Moving forward, we will only play home-and-homes and single-game events.' This bold decision underscores a shift among high-major programs seeking better engagement and financial returns from their nonconference schedules.
A high-major staffer remarked, 'At the root of this is the MTE model is outdated from a financial standpoint and format standpoint in general.' This reflects a growing consensus that traditionally structured events are no longer suitable for today's college basketball landscape.
Co-founder Seth Berger of the new Players Era Festival expressed, 'College basketball needs a great event in November.' This highlights a push towards creating more appealing alternatives to the existing MTE formats.
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