Yesterday, I noted the possibility of a Big East-SEC Challenge in basketball. Andy Katz (Insider subs.) does his best to throw cold water on that.

SEC challenge: The SEC couldn’t reach an agreement with the Big 12 on a challenge. The SEC wanted a handful of teams. The Big 12 wanted all of them. So, instead, the SEC has approached the Big East. But the interest there is very tepid.

For the life of me, I don’t know why. If there is a tepid response, I would guess that emanates from some of the older, more powerful coaches (Calhoun, Boeheim and Pitino) who have no need of further exposure and attention for their programs. After all, they never have much problem getting invited to early season tournaments.

Still, the snippet doesn’t say who. If it is from the Big East powers or the school presidents or ADs it makes little sense. They should welcome the increased exposure and a chance for some of the other schools that can get lost in the shuffle of a 16 team league to get some additional games on TV.