Who will become the Shockers new conference basketball rival?

[ShockerFever]

This also was an all-time classic back in the day:

I just don't understand how people think this stuff makes a school or program look attractive. I mean it's hilarious and all but I don't even think that's what Bradley was even trying to do.

[robertfoshizzle]

For now, it is most likely to be Tulsa, followed by SMU and Cincinnati. Memphis and UConn may eventually become rivals as well, but I don't think that will happen until those schools rebound. For what it's worth, I consider Cincinnati's biggest rivals to be UConn (a lot of close games, conference tournament meetings, crazy finishes), Memphis (we have the most history with them -- at least 5 leagues together and often battling for league championships), and SMU (up there on our level consistently the past 4 years).

[Fake Gregg Marshall]

Who will be the first to break out "Wichita is not a state"?

[Shock Top]

Who will be the first to break out "Wichita is not a state"?

That's why we got to beat them to the punch and drop the "State"!

[UCONN_Husky]

Kemba and Calhoun aren't walking through those doors. They are just an upgraded bradley. Glimmer of success, then back to obscurity. Going to take more than a decent womens team to make a rivalry with WSU.

Well...you're right about things glimmering at UCONN...

[Shocktoberfest]

This also was an all-time classic back in the day:

I just don't understand how people think this stuff makes a school or program look attractive. I mean it's hilarious and all but I don't even think that's what Bradley was even trying to do.

I'd rather sing the national anthem naked than watch that again. Cringe.

[WstateU]

I'd rather sing the national anthem naked than watch that again. Cringe.

Speaking of "naked" and "the national anthem"...

http://youtu.be/-q5jxQ_oGpc

[shock]

Well...you're right about things glimmering at UCONN...

Does Kevin Ollie sit in his office and polish his trophy and repeat "I am a good coach" 1000 times? I don't even think UConn has enough players to clear that table. WSU has so many they have to start a second row behind the bench at home games.

[TxShox]

Over the next 5 years, will become the Shockers new conference rival?

I can tell you that it won't be Houston. This city is all about football.

[BULLSHIP]

I say UCF. You both have the same colors.

Fight to the death for the black & gold.

[GreatWhiteBuffalo]

I went with SMU mostly because they seem to be the original "up-and-comer" in the AAC. Cincy has kind of been a staple in college hoops, but SMU is bursting onto the scene recently. I think WSU and SMU will both be the newly minted contenders for the title and, as such, there could be some highly contested battles. Also like the connection to Jankovich, which I had totally forgotten until I read it a few posts back.

[BOBB]

This also was an all-time classic back in the day:

I just don't understand how people think this stuff makes a school or program look attractive. I mean it's hilarious and all but I don't even think that's what Bradley was even trying to do.

I hope that was meant to be satirical.

At least it wasn't HOT HOT HOT. https://youtu.be/pVENWl8uBeg
Soaring ad libitum and key change at 1:50 ftw...if you can make it that far.

Oh, and any .500 or better Tulsa team.

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

It'll be whichever team has some weird occurrence vs us multiple times. Flying karate kick? Timer didn't start for a last second game winner? Coaching staff shove match? Whichever team happens to have those vs us, will find a delightful new rival.

Who would have ever guessed ISUr would become a rival? Strange things happen. I have absolutely no idea what the AAC will bring in this area, but I'm excited to find out.

[ShockingButTrue]

jankovich

[shoxxfmr]

Yankurvitch