The Evolution of College Basketball: New Faces, New Formats, and a New Era of Competition
The world of college basketball is constantly evolving, with new faces, new formats, and a new era of competition emerging every year. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the latest developments in the sport, from the hiring of new coaches to the introduction of new tournament formats.
A New Face in Lexington: Perin Foote Joins the VMI Coaching Staff
The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) has announced the hiring of Perin Foote as an assistant coach for the VMI Basketball program. Foote comes to the Institute from the University of Missouri, where he was on staff since the 2022-23 season. With his experience working for two of the best coaches in the country and his impact on winning at every stop along the way, Foote is expected to bring tremendous energy and an infectious personality to the VMI program.
Perin Foote, the new assistant coach for the VMI Basketball program
A New Format for the West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference (WCC) has revealed the matchups for the 2024-25 men’s basketball season, with the league expanding to 11 teams for the next two years. The WCC will play an 18-game schedule in conference, with the Lions playing Oregon State at Gersten Pavilion for the first time since the NCAA Tournament season of 1988-89. The Lions will also make their first trip to The Palouse this season to play Washington State in Pullman.
The West Coast Conference logo
The Big 5: A New Era of Competition in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Big 5 has announced major updates, including the addition of Drexel University to the women’s basketball Big 5 and the introduction of a new series format. The inaugural Women’s Big 5 Classic will be held at the Finneran Pavilion on the campus of Villanova University on Friday, December 6, 2024. The six schools will be separated into three-team pods, with each team playing the other two teams from their pod at their individual on-campus arenas.
The Philadelphia Big 5 logo
Conclusion
The world of college basketball is constantly evolving, with new faces, new formats, and a new era of competition emerging every year. From the hiring of new coaches to the introduction of new tournament formats, there’s always something new and exciting happening in the sport. Whether you’re a fan of the VMI Keydets, the LMU Lions, or the Philadelphia Big 5, there’s no denying that college basketball is an exciting and unpredictable sport that’s full of surprises.
College basketball in action
