I would be all for that IF they came in as a Full Member as well, simply for the Men's and Women's basketball programs. So with that said, it probably won't happen.
Per 92.3 The Fan and other sources.
"Now, according to multiple reports today, they're heading back to the MAC. The Mid-American Conference board voted today to add UMass as a full member, starting with the 2025-26 school year."
I think we are a season or two away from competing for the league title. It's a shame that Bass will be gone by then, but I feel confident in this coaching staff.