WCC, ESPN announce extension

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    The West Coast Conference, with new member BYU, will get more exposure for its men's basketball teams under its new contract with ESPN.

    The two sides announced an eight-year contract extension through the 2018-19 season Wednesday.

    The conference will receive a minimum of 48 annual men's basketball appearances on ESPN networks starting this season. That's an increase from an average of 38 appearances the past three years. Conference games count as two appearances.

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6641703
     

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