Yes, the Ralph sold the court versus using it. I love the scheduling idea of getting Alabama. But, the basketball program and local community need to start looking for ways to elevate the basketball program. SDSU has been included in the Stanford event for years. They use it to help sell the program. The mindset needs to change if they want to catch SDSU.
https://www.sanfordsports.com/blog/community/the-field-of-68-opening-day-showcase
The Field of 68, a college basketball media network bringing basketball fans premier sports content, is partnering with Sanford Sports and the Sanford Pentagon to launch a new, innovative event on the opening day of the college basketball season.
On Nov. 4, the Sanford Pentagon will host ‘The Field of 68 Opening Day Showcase,’ an event featuring matchups between six of the best programs in college basketball.
The inaugural event features the following matchups:
College of Charleston vs. Southern Illinois - 11 a.m. CT
Saint Louis vs. Santa Clara - 2 p.m. CT
McNeese State vs. South Dakota State - 5 p.m. CT
“This is something we felt as though we needed because of how difficult it is for all of us to schedule quality opponents. It gives us a neutral site opportunity against a high-quality Quad 1 or Quad 2 opponent,” College of Charleston athletic director Matt Roberts said. “I’m really hoping this spurs others to follow and join us in the future.”