For all of you local GMU Patriots basketball fans, some interesting news is brewing. There is a very real possiblity that GMU will leave the Colonial Athletic Association and join the Atlantic 10 Conference in the 2013-14 season.
One of my favorite local bloggers reported the story here:
http://georgemasonbasketball.blogspot.com/2012/03/george-mason-in-discussions-to-join.html
What does that mean for GMU fans? It means moving to a conference with better teams, bigger budgets, and more TV time. They would be in the same conference with the likes of Xavier, University of Richmond, St Joe's, and UMass. It is also rumored that two basketball powerhouses may also be joining the Atlantic 10: VCU and Butler.
GMU would have some stiff competition and less local games in this new Conference but it could be a big draw for recruiting with more opportunities to play before a national audience.
There should be a decision on this in about a month so we will keep you posted.
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