Some random thoughts:
Looks like Maryland hoops might be turning it around. Only loss at Kentucky by three.
Kind of strange to add two teams where there athletic departments are in shambles.
Does the conference eventually move to four divisions like the NFC & AFC?
The next two teams?
Kansas - Basketball matchups would be outstanding.
Vanderbilt - Great private school. Would fit with Northwestern. And their basketball team would be a nice addition.
Could be interesting down the road if the playoffs get expanded to say 16. Do we see schools trying to get to FBS football? It would be much like schools just hoping to get to March Madness. Or do only super conferences survive? Do we see half of basketball schools form a lower division? Those ones that are barely in like the Summit League, America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, etc.
Now maybe Nebraska adds men's soccer. Maybe eventually ice hockey? Women's field hockey?