If George Mason, VCU and Butler can make the Elite Eight, why stops SJU from being a player? Gonzaga from the Big West is formidable team with a killer schedule and has national attention every year. How about Auburn, Georgia, Washington, Colorado, Iowa, Clemson, NC St. and others who are mediocre or less every year despite the advantages of a major conference. Do expect that to change for those teams with the conference realignments. They will still suck!.
It will harder, but still think SJU and MSG are a major draw for recruits and TV! After all it is all about the money and nothing else.