No I have no idea can you explain it to me?
My point still stands. Having local teams with strong followings will always be good for events played in those areas. NYC and UCONN is no different.
Unlike The B1G, The Big East Tournament was the singular focus of the conference brass. To their detriment it superseded everything including focusing on protecting football.
Playing a basketball tournament in NYC is just another feather in Delany's Cap. It will never be an end all be all. If attendance is mediocre, he'll shrug it off and take it back to Chicago. He won't make conference decisions based on attendance at an out of market event. To fans Its something fun, like playing a conference game overseas, or a hockey game in a football stadium.