Wichita State will play Memphis next season

[champions5]

A lot of incorrect information about this game exists. Allow me to clarify some points:

1. The game is absolutely at The Pentagon. The Pentagon is looking for one marquee game each year in Sioux Falls. As others have stated, this year it was St. John's v. Wisconsin, and next season it will be Memphis v. Wichita State.

2. The game will be carried by ESPN on the 24-hours of basketball marathon, just as the St. John's/Wisconsin game was this year.

3. It's going to be a Friday afternoon game in all likelihood and will lead into Sportscenter, which will be a nice showcase for both teams. It's much better than a 10pm game or something like that.

[champions5]

The article is absolutely correct.

so the article is incorrect?

"According to a source, Memphis will play Wichita State in a neutral site game next season as a part of its non-conference schedule. The game will be played in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the Sanford Pentagon, and will likely be in early November."

[champions5]

Also, a press conference is being held by the Sanford Pentagon at 2pm CST today. This will clarify some information.

[Cdizzle]

Strange, I sat in SA and watched us beat the snot out of UCLA before playing Kansas...you can even purchase a copy of the title game from the NCAA site.

I can purchase last year's title game, too. That makes at least two title games I can purchase in which Memphis didn't compete.

[UofMemphis]

Come one now....we all know that didn't happen. Take a current picture of the banner hanging in your arena and then I'll believe it.

[Shock Top]

Fake ;)

[Shocker1976]

The NCAA let Memphis keep the banner after they vacated Memphis' entire season?

"Memphis and Kansas advanced to the national championship game, with Memphis' victory in the semifinals giving them a record setting 38 for the season beating the mark set byDuke in 1999. Kansas, however, spoiled their national championship hopes by handing the Tigers their second loss of the season by winning the game in overtime, 75-68. Memphis' entire season was later vacated by the NCAA due to eligibility concerns surrounding freshman guard Derrick Rose.^[2]"

[RoyalShock]

That 2008 title game video was filmed on the same stage as the moon landing. Everyone knows that.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

I refuse to take part in the bashing of Memphis 2008 season because of some douchbag

I will take part in the bashing of the NCAA using them to profit just as they are doing with the fab 5

Shits disgusting

[Rosewood]

I have to admit that I laughed at Shurtz' comment but I still have to say, F the NCAA

I'm glad we are playing Memphis (not happy about the SD thing but I'll live).

[cadsev]

To confirm game location in Sioux Falls: http://www.sanfordpentagon.com/

[BOBB]

Meh...why should we get excited over a game in nowhere against a midmajor? We couldn't do this home and home?

[wsushox1]

Meh...why should we get excited over a game in nowhere against a midmajor? We couldn't do this home and home?

ESPN exposure?

Guaranteed Paycheck?

[WstateU]

Meh...why should we get excited over a game in nowhere against a midmajor? We couldn't do this home and home?

[BOBB]

ESPN exposure?

Guaranteed Paycheck?

I'll bite on ESPN. We make more dough on a home game though.