Talks about new A-10 members

VIRGINIA Commonwealth, George Mason and Butler have had talks with the Atlantic 10 about joining the league for the 2013-14 academic year, according to a report from CBSSports.com.

Each school would need approval from its respective school board to move. VCU and George Mason currently belong to the Colonial Athletic Association; Butler is in the Horizon League.

Sources told the website that VCU's Board of Visitors had met at least twice about a potential move and Butler has talked to the A-10 about the league helping financially. Also according to the report, A-10 member Charlotte has received an "informal invitation" to join the Sun Belt. Charlotte is starting an FCS football program in 2013 and could move up to FBS by 2015.

Temple has announced plans to leave the A-10 for the Big East for all sports beginning in 2013.