Mark Story: Want to dream big? How about 8 teams from Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament.

Eastern Kentucky University will officially switch conferences on July 1. Athletics director Kyle Moats characterized the transition as a football move. The institution is formally leaving the ASUN to join an all-sports version of the United Athletic Conference. This strategic realignment aims to position EKU within a new competitive framework. The move marks a significant shift in the university's athletic affiliations as it integrates into the United Athletic Conference for all sports programs.