I'll be the first to admit that ECU has historically had an abysmal hoops program. If our basketball history isn't at the bottom of the AAC then there are a couple of stinky programs. However, it should be noted that we are just now begging to "try." Other teams are making even larger investments than we are. If we can have a decent FB program I see no reason that basketball will not grow if we continue our investment. It will take time SMU is the perfect model of building an interesting program. They've got people from all over the country talking. Past presidents and current nba, nfl and celebrities attended their games. They've drawn OOC interest with 4 of the P5.

Don't get me wrong, that's only one more interesting program. But with continued investment I can see the bottom rising. This conf challenge is no surprise to most.