Long live the “old” Big East.

The biggest downside of conference realignment over the past few years was the loss of traditional college basketball rivalries, especially those in the Big East—which unfolded on the grand stage of Madison Square Garden.

Gone are the days of head coaches Jim Boeheim and John Thompson Jr. battling in March.

Still, conference realignment also brought about a number of newly budding rivalries that will entertain fans for years and slowly develop their own rich histories. With that in mind, here is a look at five new conference rivalries that were made possible by the realignment.

*All stats are as of Saturday, Feb. 28.