Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman Discusses

I think WCBB coaches are somewhat mixed about combining the men's and women's tournaments. But those in favor seem to want the games on alternating days.

Why not instead have a "double header": 1 of each played back-to-back. Sure, the attendance would be halved. But those in the arena who don't normally watch the women would now. And by TV televising both games back-to-back, maybe even with the same announcers???, it would draw new viewers and legitimize the game. Too radical a suggestion? Then first market-test it on ESPN with 2 regular season super-draw games as a double header.