I wouldn't say that Memphis hasn't struck gold - they have multiple final fours and a NC game appearance that went down to the last second vs KU
Final Four appearances for a mid major (and yes we are a mid-major and more realistically a low major based on our budget) is a 1/1000 chance regardless of the money
You have to look at what Memphis basketball generates in $$$ for Memphis and what Utah State basketball generates for USU....
I guarantee you that those two schools benefit more from their basketball dollars than they do their football dollars and are worth every dime invested in their men's programs
I would like to just invest 75% of what USU invests in their men's program in our men's program
Buying those home games means alot, charter means alot when flying to away games, full academic centers mean alot to keeping borderline kids eligible, seperate practice facilities breed gym rats and better ball players
And all of those add up to more post-season appearances and chances for deep runs in the tourney - all you have to do is catch fire for two or three games and you are the NATIONAL story....