The Wichita Eagle’s Paul Suellentrop spoke with Wichita State athletic director Darron Boatright following the American Athletic Conference leadership meetings in Florida, revealing a few interesting tidbits.
Boatright said the conference is considering hosting the men’s basketball tournament closer to the Shockers’ home base.
“Wichita State (AD) Darron Boatright said the American is considering awarding the tournament to a Midwest site in the future. Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena emerged as a topic of informal talks last week at conference meetings in Florida. Tulsa’s BOK Center was also mentioned as a possible home.
‘There was very positive discussion about giving it a test run for a year or two where it’s more accessible for institutions to drive,’ Boatright said.