JR--your 56 are pretty close to where I would put them too.

Ariz St gets a pass even though they aren't AAU--I'm not sure Utah does though. I could also see AAU Iowa St and Kansas as part of the Big Ten group at the expense of the Utes and another non-AAU like BC or Syracuse.

I think the SEC group is spot on except if Kansas is snatched by the Big Ten at the expense of someone like Utah. You might find yourselves with Oklahoma St or Texas Tech instead.

I also think both blocks maintain the conference names. Those names have existed for a long time and have very strong brand power.

I think both blocks beef up the conference networks into multi-channel affairs and both pursue exclusive streaming deals with a FAANG company where some games are only available through that streaming service.

So who do you think will bid on the SEC tier 1 package, particularly if relations with CBS have soured? What kind of inventory do you see the network pursuing if they lose that deal? Grabbing the AAC on the cheap? overpaying to get the Big 12 to maintain appearances and connections to a major conference?