Who bought the Big East Conference name in 2013?
The Catholic 7
The American Athletic Conference
NCAA
ESPN
Answer
The Catholic 7, composed of DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, St. John’s, Seton Hall, and Villanova, acquired the rights to the Big East Conference name in 2013. This move ensured the preservation of the conference's legacy and identity amidst realignment and restructuring within the American collegiate athletic landscape.
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