Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice comments on the decision to stay in the MWC

CREATED Jan. 1, 2013

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Boise State University announced Monday, Dec. 31, that they would remain in the Mountain West Conference and forego their previous intentions of joining the Big East. Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice shared his thoughts on the decision.

"We are excited to remain in the Mountain West Conference, as it has proven to be one of the top basketball leagues in the country," Rice said in a statement. "We have to continue to grow this program in every aspect to compete in this league, and our administration, our coaches and our players understand that."