College basketball’s most valuable teams (15. Minn $164M).





The only reason I can think we rank this high on this scale is because we are one of only two D1 programs in the state- so the Gophers certainly have something near a monopoly. It's the reason Rick Majerus said he would have loved to coach here.
 


The only reason I can think we rank this high on this scale is because we are one of only two D1 programs in the state- so the Gophers certainly have something near a monopoly. It's the reason Rick Majerus said he would have loved to coach here.
This is also why it's inexcusable to not be a top program every year. Stack up some wins and the money will coming pouring in. . .
 



Maybe we should sell it.
You can't I don't think but think about it...the Celtics cost $6 Billion more dollars. You gotta collect a lotta aluminum cans to get that kinda money.
 











It makes more sense if you consider the approach.

"The numbers are the product of a regular study conducted by Brewer, who begins his research with a simple question: What would these teams be worth if they could be bought and sold like a pro sports team?

He answers it by studying revenues and cash flows while making financial projections about the team's sustainability. In a way, it's not different than it would be if he were analyzing the value of any other business."
 


It makes more sense if you consider the approach.

"The numbers are the product of a regular study conducted by Brewer, who begins his research with a simple question: What would these teams be worth if they could be bought and sold like a pro sports team?

He answers it by studying revenues and cash flows while making financial projections about the team's sustainability. In a way, it's not different than it would be if he were analyzing the value of any other business."
The nerds who calculated this don't understand college basketball.
 





No explanation, no discussion, no apparent criteria?

I want some analysis, not just a number!
There are a bunch of articles out there breaking down the numbers but they usually end with the top ten valuations. I'm sure the actual WSJ article goes over methodology.

Here's a blurb from an msn article about this:

The Big Ten’s $7 billion media deal (2023-2030) provides approximately $55.6M annually per school while the ACC’s $240M annual deal with ESPN averages $16M per school, though distributions vary.


Critics question WSJ’s methodology, as UConn’s back-to-back championships earned just 14th place ($165M), while Minnesota’s surprising 15th ranking ($164M) despite limited success in recent decades raises eyebrows. The valuation system appears to prioritize historical brands over recent success.
 




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