The Sun Belt Conference is celebrating its 40-year history as a men's basketball league with the 2015-16 season. Through 40 years, and numerous membership changes, the Sun Belt Conference (affectionately known as the "#FunBelt") has given underdogs and powerhouses alike a regional and national platform for success. Its tradition-rich past and forward-thinking leadership spawned such integral innovations as the regional television network, widespread usage of the shot clock and adoption of the 3-point line.
Part one of this three-part series examines the magical beginning to the 40-year journey of the Sun Belt Conference.
Part One: https://slate.