Here we go NIT projections

[OTRMUSKIE]

I know we are all upset with the way things turned out this year but I for one am proud of these kids and I look forward to watching them continue to play. We all remember the NIT when X went to the semi. Sure it sucks we won't be in the dance but it will still be fun to watch these guys play a few more games. If this holds true we will play Ohio first game and will have two home games for sure maybe three.


NIT No. 1 Seeds: Virginia Cavaliers, Iowa Hawkeyes, Baylor Bears, Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
NIT No. 2 Seeds: Ole Miss Rebels, Arkansas Razorbacks, Alabama Crimson Tide, Xavier Musketeers
NIT No. 3 Seeds: Stanford Cardinal, Maryland Terrapins, Providence Friars, Arizona State Sun Devils
NIT No. 4 Seeds: Washington Huskies, Indiana State Sycamores, Florida State Seminoles, BYU Cougars
NIT No. 5 Seeds: Air Force Falcons, St. John’s Red Storm, Charlotte 49ers, Massachusetts Minutemen
NIT No. 6 Seeds: Denver Pioneers, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Richmond Spiders, St. Joseph’s Hawks
NIT No. 7 Seeds: Ohio Bobcats, Robert Morris Colonials, Stony Brook Seawolves, Niagara Purple Eagles
NIT No. 8 Seeds: Northeastern Huskies, Mercer Bears, Norfolk State Spartans, Charleston Southern Buccaneers




http://www.bankrollsports.com/blog/nit-bracketology/

[Cincypunk.org]

Is the NIT what we expect of X? No! But at the same time, this year has extenuating circumstances.

I am very proud of the guys and the coaches and more X basketball is always a good thing to brighten the day. I look forward to this team playing in the NIT and hope to see J Farr get some playing time.

[OTRMUSKIE]

There is some good story lines with the nit possibly. Dez Wells coming back to Cintas. Xavier possibly playing future Big East foe Prov and St Johns. Also another matchup with St Joes. It won't be as fun as the dance but it will still be enjoyable.

[nuts4xu]

Will you go?

Will we draw 6000 fans?

[OTRMUSKIE]

Well I asked off thurs and fri the next two weeks for the dance. My guess is they won't play on those days so I won't be there. I do think they will get 6k. If Ohio is here they might get more bc of all the ou alumni. If we play Maryland I can see 8k so everybody can officially say goodbye to Dez.

[Xavier]

Won't get 6,000. Attendance has been flirting around that number all year. No where near as many people will come to an NIT game as a regular season game. Any chance we deny the invite? I'm just wondering- has any team really denied invites lately?

[ammtd34]

Won't get 6,000. Attendance has been flirting around that number all year. No where near as many people will come to an NIT game as a regular season game. Any chance we deny the invite? I'm just wondering- has any team really denied invites lately?

Flirting around 6,000?

[boozehound]

I'm not happy about the NIT, but if we are playing I will be there.

[McX]

I'll just repeat the last two replies!!

6,000???????

Sure I'll be there, not happy about NIT either but Whatthehell, it's Xavier Basketball!!

[BMoreX]

There is no way we've been flirting around 6k all year.

[Xavier]

There is no way we've been flirting around 6k all year.

I'm not talking tickets sold. I am talking about the number that comes through the turnstiles. There is no way X would get above 6,500 for an NIT game. I'd bet good money they wouldn't get 6K.

Also- no beer sold for an NIT game. Not sure if that drives people away but it could.

[McX]

I'm not talking tickets sold. I am talking about the number that comes through the turnstiles. There is no way X would get above 6,500 for an NIT game. I'd bet good money they wouldn't get 6K.

Also- no beer sold for an NIT game. Not sure if that drives people away but it could.

No beer???? Well that's quite another story. I guess I'll have to bring my own then.

[XUOWNSUC]

I'll be at any Xavier basketball game - NIT, CBI, whatever. I hope they play as many games as possible. Xavier basketball is like crack to me. I need a fix.

[xu95]

Will you go?

Will we draw 6000 fans?

I have already applied for my tickets through the school if we get a bid. Hell yes, I will go and see another Xavier home game.

[BMoreX]

I'm not talking tickets sold. I am talking about the number that comes through the turnstiles. There is no way X would get above 6,500 for an NIT game. I'd bet good money they wouldn't get 6K.

Also- no beer sold for an NIT game. Not sure if that drives people away but it could.

That's not what you said. I have no idea what an NIT game will sell. But Xavier has definitely averaged over 6k all season.

[paulxu]

Also- no beer sold for an NIT game. Not sure if that drives people away but it could.

Record beer sales at Dana's...pre and post game.

[Pluto]

Also- no beer sold for an NIT game. Not sure if that drives people away but it could.

My sr. year we played Princeton in the Garden on St. Patrick's Day in an NIT game and there was plenty of beer sold/consumed.

[Kahns Krazy]

1) No way we turn down an NIT bid. There is nothing but good that can come from playing another competitive game in a "win and advance" scenario.

2) My attendance is based on if nothing else is going on that night.

3) Turnstile attendance has been well north of 6K.

[danaandvictory]

My sr. year we played Princeton in the Garden on St. Patrick's Day in an NIT game and there was plenty of beer sold/consumed.

I think that was before the NCAA bought the tournament. I went to the UC-Dayton NIT game a few years ago and I'm almost positive there weren't beer sales at UC, which is not normal.

[XUOHTX]

We all remember the NIT when X went to the semi.

Do we?

[Masterofreality]

Do we?

Sure.

It would be fitting that XU gets an early look at where they will play their conference Tournament next year......MSG.

[gladdenguy]

Sure I will watch. Do I care if they win or lose like every other game this year........no.

The NIT is for losers. This year we could not finish games or hit free throws.

Glad its over. Couldn't take any more stress.

[THRILLHOUSE]

I think that was before the NCAA bought the tournament. I went to the UC-Dayton NIT game a few years ago and I'm almost positive there weren't beer sales at UC, which is not normal.

I think the bigger question here is why in the world did you go to the UC-UD NIT game?

[DC Muskie]

This possible NIT appearance is much much different than the one from 1999.

I would actually watch this time around.

[X-band '01]

1) No way we turn down an NIT bid. There is nothing but good that can come from playing another competitive game in a "win and advance" scenario.

2) My attendance is based on if nothing else is going on that night.

3) Turnstile attendance has been well north of 6K.

You're not allowed to turn down an NIT bid these days. It's still worth playing for the reasons you mentioned.

The CBI is not worth playing, however.

[danaandvictory]

I think the bigger question here is why in the world did you go to the UC-UD NIT game?

Tickets were free and I had a feeling UC was going to take a pasting on their home floor, which is hilarious.

[HenryMuto]

Wells had a monster game today help beat Duke such a shame this team would have been a Final 4 contender with Wells and Lyons still here. I feel cheated.

[HenryMuto]

Well you can add my Kentucky Wildcats to the NIT list...pathetic loss today to a terrible Vanderbilt team.

[OTRMUSKIE]

You're not allowed to turn down an NIT bid these days. It's still worth playing for the reasons you mentioned.

The CBI is not worth playing, however.

Actually you can turn it down but you can't play in any other tournament if you do

[CinciX12]

I am flirting with going. But I wont pay more than 20 bucks to do it.

This is the only year that this is an acceptable outcome for a season.

Do it again and I want heads to roll on Victory Parkway.

[nuts4xu]

Most of the NIT bracket projections have us a 4 seed or worse (most worse).

I don't know if any of these guys is Joe Lunardi, as I haven't really had to pay much attention to the NIT the past couple dozen years.

This guy has us a 7 seed, playing Iowa in the first round, and potential second round matchup with Baylor or Texas A&M. Dayton is mentioned as one of the last 4 out.

http://http://nycbuckets.com/2013/03/nit-bracketology-championship-week/ (http://nycbuckets.com/2013/03/nit-bracketology-championship-week/)

[Masterofreality]

"udump is mentioned as one of the last 4 out"

Just about right. Out of the NCAA, out of the NIT, out of the Big East discussion for 2013. Just out.

Isn't it interesting that even in an off year, the Cryers are always looking at our ass.

[UCGRAD4X]

"udump is mentioned as one of the last 4 out"

Just about right. Out of the NCAA, out of the NIT, out of the Big East discussion for 2013. Just out.

Isn't it interesting that even in an off year, the Cryers are always looking at our ass.

It looks like the updated one has the dump no where in sight - can't see our asses from where they are now, even with our ugly loss to St. Joe.

[Xavier]

"udump is mentioned as one of the last 4 out"

Just about right. Out of the NCAA, out of the NIT, out of the Big East discussion for 2013. Just out.

Isn't it interesting that even in an off year, the Cryers are always looking at our ass.

Bragging that X made the NIT and UD didn't is kind of pathetic. Its the F'n NIT. Who cares.

[Xavier]

Wells had a monster game today help beat Duke such a shame this team would have been a Final 4 contender with Wells and Lyons still here. I feel cheated.

With both, possibly elite 8. With either one easily in the tournament, possible sweet 16.

[X-band '01]

The post Nuts is referring to is dated March 5; here's an updated (and final) NIT bracket - nobody is going to be stealing any NCAA bids today:

http://nycbuckets.com/2013/03/nit-bracketology-this-is-it/

Xavier is being projected as a #5 seed going out to Stanford (sound familiar?); they're also projecting UK as an NIT team as one of the 4 #1 seeds.

Other teams of note:

UMass (#1 seed)
Charlotte (#3 seed)
Providence (#3 seed)
Saint Joe's (#4 seed)
St. John's (#6 seed)

No mention of La Salle - they probably figure they're getting one of the last NCAA bids.

[SM#24]

I know it's only the NIT, and while I'm optimistic about our inclusion, I am nervous. I don't think we're a lock and if we're in, I don't think we'll be hosting any games.
Looking forward to the NIT Selection show, woohoo!

[jhelmes37]

I went to the Sweet 16 round in Detroit a few years back. I had no clue they didn't sell beer. Until I got in. The only way I will ever go to an NCAA game live is if X is in it from here on out. What a dumb rule.

[xufan02]

Going to Auburn Hills for the tourney. I plan on drinking a lot beforehand.

[OTRMUSKIE]

This does suck we are talking about the NIT, this is Dayton's MO not ours. However, it is what it is and we should all be very thankful that we are still going to get to watch X play. As far as UD goes I believe they were invited to the CBI and CIT but have turned them down.

This site has x as a 3 seed still with a potential 2nd round matchup with Dez!
http://www.bankrollsports.com/blog/nit-bracketology/

[usfldan]

The post Nuts is referring to is dated March 5; here's an updated (and final) NIT bracket - nobody is going to be stealing any NCAA bids today:

http://nycbuckets.com/2013/03/nit-bracketology-this-is-it/

Xavier is being projected as a #5 seed going out to Stanford (sound familiar?); they're also projecting UK as an NIT team as one of the 4 #1 seeds.


The three projection sites that page links to also have Xavier a #5 seed, so I guess that's a pretty solid consensus. Two of them even agree on us playing Florida State in the first round (the other has us at Arizona State).

[danaandvictory]

It would be pretty cool if X got a shot at UK in this deal.

[X-Fan]

I predict I'm going to have a really hard time caring about this Tourney. I know that makes me a bad fan, but it is what it is.

Hopefully Martin and Farr have huge tournaments that propel them into BIG 2013-2014 seasons.

[paulxu]

This is like being in never-never land not being concerned about our NCAA seeding/location. I do not like it.

[bjf123]

This is like being in never-never land not being concerned about our NCAA seeding/location. I do not like it.

Agreed. I'm usually watching all the conference championship games today in anticipation of the bracket announcement. Instead, I'm watching reruns of NCIS.


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[Masterofreality]

Prediction.

Xavier vs Ohio...at Cintas Center....Tuesday night.

Get your tickets now.

[OTRMUSKIE]

No doubt it will be ohio. With a second round against Maryland or UK.

[crolfes12]

Get your tickets now.

Where do you get tickets for both season ticket holders and non season ticket holders?

[Masterofreality]

No doubt it will be ohio. With a second round against Maryland or UK.

I still say Kentucky is in the NCAA.

Call me crazy.

[OTRMUSKIE]

I bet they do put UK in the dance. They don't deserve to go but then again if Noel doesn't get hurt they prob win a lot more games. The one thing I don't want to see is Indiana get a 1 seed. That team could lose 10 games in a row and people will still say that team is #1

[paulxu]

They're still a consensus 1st four out. If they are in, LaSalle may lose out.

http://www.bracketmatrix.com/

[Masterofreality]

They're still a consensus 1st four out. If they are in, LaSalle may lose out.

http://www.bracketmatrix.com/


Don't care. Still say no way they take LaSuck over Kentucky.

UK is in.

[Masterofreality]

Xavier has a practice scheduled for 8:30 pm tonight.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Nit selection show espn u at 9pm. This sucks. I'll be more happy once the Thurs and Friday games are over. I'm sad.

[X-band '01]

You can expect Xavier to play either Tuesday or Wednesday if the NIT does indeed come calling - hence tonight's practice.

[Jesuit4Life]

You can expect Xavier to play either Tuesday or Wednesday if the NIT does indeed come calling - hence tonight's practice.
And keep in mind we can't host on Wednesday because of a booking at Cintas.

[Masterofreality]

Don't care. Still say no way they take LaSuck over Kentucky.

UK is in.

And.... Obviously my source in the NCAA committee room (uh, no one) is a lot worse than who I know at XU! :shocked2:

[OTRMUSKIE]

It totally sucks being in the NIT but I tell you this is a damn good field. I think if X were to win two games people will start to jump on the NIT bandwagon. Tues vs Ohio U mark it down. Ton of OUfans will be there. We will have at least one home game.

[chico]

Love to play UK in the first round. Due to seeding I know it won't happen but still it would be great to take down Big Blue Nation. Almost as entertaining would be listening to the Big Blue Line after the UK loss.

[Steve A]

Where are these ridiculous Ohio projections coming from? Ohio is a bubble team for the NIT according to most projections, with X in the 3-5 seed range. People seem to think the NIT is like it used to be, with match-ups being geographically generated. It's not. It's chosen exactly like the NCAA tournament. I personally like the projection I saw of Northern Iowa in the first round with a shot at UK in the second.

[X-band '01]

I'm sure the older UK fans will at least enjoy 1 home game at Memorial Coliseum. Pretty sure that's available while Rupp Arena is hosting Louisville this weekend.

[coasterville95]

Wow - UK having to play in Memorial while their big in state rival plays in Rupp has got to be like pouring salt laced battery acid in the wounds.

[danaandvictory]

Where are these ridiculous Ohio projections coming from? Ohio is a bubble team for the NIT according to most projections, with X in the 3-5 seed range. People seem to think the NIT is like it used to be, with match-ups being geographically generated. It's not. It's chosen exactly like the NCAA tournament. I personally like the projection I saw of Northern Iowa in the first round with a shot at UK in the second.

There are 9 teams locked into automatic bids to the NIT as the regular season champions of the poop conferences. Assuming they get the lowest seeds, it is perfectly possible that a bubble NIT team could be a 6 seed and Xavier a 3. However, currently it looks like Ohio is not going to make the field at all.

[sgarcia]

Might as well have us play St John's just as a warmup for next year.

[BMoreX]

UK at Robert Morris.

Hilarious.

[BBC 08]

Love it.

[danaandvictory]

Really odd that UK wouldn't have a contingency - surely they could've played at Freedom Hall or something.

[D-West & PO-Z]

UK at Robert Morris.

Hilarious.

Love that! 3, 000 seats. HAHA

[drudy23]

It would be funny if we didn't even make it.

[coasterville95]

Memorial, Yum Center, is Freedom Hall still an option? And on the other side, is CONSOL not available?

[D-West & PO-Z]

It would be funny if we didn't even make it.

We will, not confident we get a home game though that some are certain of.

[coasterville95]

Funny? I don't think it's a darn bit funny.
I want My Muskies playing!!!!!!!!!

[coasterville95]

Imagine being the Robert Morris ticket person tomorrow morning

[coasterville95]

3/4 exposed, no XU

ARGH

[coasterville95]

St Josephs HAwks are in vs ST Johns

[danaandvictory]

I was afraid of that.

[BMoreX]

Sonuvabitch we didn;t get in.

[coasterville95]

UMass gets Stony Brook? I don't even care now

7 A10 teams in post season - we ain't one of them.

When is the CBI Selection Show?

[OTRMUSKIE]

CBI selection show is on the O network at 2am.

[SM#24]

When's the CBI selection show?

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wow,
I'm shocked.

Sucks. Bet we accept our CBI bid. I think we should but its still awful/

[coasterville95]

What channel is that on Time Warner?

[GIMMFD]

How the hell did we not get an NIT bid but LaSalle got into the tournament.. ugh.

[BMoreX]

What channel is that on Time Warner?

Not on tv. I'm joking, but probably not.

[D-West & PO-Z]

How the hell did we not get an NIT bid but LaSalle got into the tournament.. ugh.

They had a much better resume. Shocking thought though in general.

[GuyFawkes38]

So if your NIT bubble bursts are you supposed to be disappointed? I don't know how this works.

[bjf123]

Too many bad losses against not enough quality wins means no NCAA or NIT.


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[SM#24]

CBI is usually on HDNet

[LadyMuskie]

Someone call a dayton fan and find out if we're supposed to be disappointed or not.

[Lloyd Braun]

So if your NIT bubble bursts are you supposed to be disappointed? I don't know how this works.

Any chance they declined the invite so they don't have to hang an NIT banner?

[OTRMUSKIE]

It's better for the nation to remember Xavier as a NCAA team. If they see us in the nit they might think different of us.

[Jesuit4Life]

Any chance they declined the invite so they don't have to hang an NIT banner?

No, from everything I saw they were open to playing in the NIT. They just got left out.

[Jesuit4Life]

It's better for the nation to remember Xavier as a NCAA team. If they see us in the nit they might think different of us.

You do realize Kentucky accepted a bid despite having to play on the road in a high school gym, right? We're not above playing in the NIT in a down year.

[X-band '01]

I don't think they're going to be open to buying their way into the CBI, though.

[D-West & PO-Z]

You do realize Kentucky accepted a bid despite having to play on the road in a high school gym, right? We're not above playing in the NIT in a down year.

Which will become increasingly evident when we see Xavier in the CBI field.

[Lloyd Braun]

Which will become increasingly evident when we see Xavier in the CBI field.

Or college insider.com tournament.

[DC Muskie]

The NIT is such a stupid tournament.

How is St. Joes in?

[Jesuit4Life]

I don't think they're going to be open to buying their way into the CBI, though.

Probably not, and we probably shouldn't be starting with that very reason. It's a joke tournament.

[OTRMUSKIE]

UK had to accept the bid or not play at all,in any tournament. Nobody watched the CBI or CIT so I say just turn down the invite. I'm ready to move on and prepare for the Big East next year.

[Masterofreality]

So, the last memory we'll have is a missed bunny by Isaiah Phillmore...and the last one he'll have too.

Over. Time for baseball & golf.

[D-West & PO-Z]

So, the last memory we'll have is a missed bunny by Isaiah Phillmore...and the last one he'll have too.

Over. Time for baseball & golf.

I dont think so. I think Xavier will play in the CBI.

[xubrew]

Or college insider.com tournament.

The CIT is exclusively for low level conferneces. I don't think they'd even consider inviting an Atlantic Ten team.

The CBI is a complete shit show. I'd actually be dissapointed if we opted to play in it. If we want a spot in that tournament, they'd be happy to sell us one. Last I heard it was $60k to the Gazelle Group if you wanted to play at home. They also seem to favor coaches who are clients of the Gazelle Group, but I'm sure that's a coincidence.

I actually like the CIT, and I do follow it, but the CBI is a scam job. No thanks. I realize that basketball is a revenue sport. Even with that, I'm still not opposed to paying money to participate in a postseaosn event....necessarily. I am against giving money to the Gazelle Group, though.

As much as I hate them expanding the NCAA Tournament, I do wish they'd take the NIT out to 64. It's not a championship event anyway. It's more like a jamboree. So, why not invite more teams?? But...whatever.

[OTRMUSKIE]

End the season. The CBI is for lower tier programs Like Dayton.

[Jesuit4Life]

Apparently the CBI is announced later on their twitter. Let's hope our name isn't on there.

https://mobile.twitter.com/CBItourney

[xubrew]

I'll actually be dissapointed if we go to the CBI. I won't be surprised.

IT's not that I think of the tournament being below our caliber. It's that I don't like the idea of being extorted.

[Masterofreality]

In reality, Xavier did not beat a decent team on the road all year. All the good wins were at home.

Was hoping to play, but understand why we aren't.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Here is their website. http://www.gazellegroup.com/events/cbi/index_main.htm

[Charlesbt4]

I didn't realize there were actually people that would be disappointed when this season was over.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Somehow Dayton's fans are under the impression we are upset over being snubbed by the NIT. No I don't think we are upset I think we are shocked. Then again it's been so long since we have been in this position, I don't know how we are to act.

[Charlesbt4]

Personally, I'm thrilled. The only reason you should still be playing basketball this late in the season, is if there is the potential to win a national championship. Therefore, since we're not in the NCAA Tournament, I'm happy if we entirely pack it up.

[coasterville95]

Yeah, this is the season we were afraid we'd have - but it still hurts like heck when it happens!

Shannon tweeted that the season is over - does that mean that we would not accept invites to Romper Room 1 or 2?

[mistabeecee41]

pitt and butler ended up in the CBI final 4 last year - both are in the tourney this year.

Pitt and Butler are also perennial NCAA tourney teams and both teams do well. Do all of you people really think we're so "above" those programs that we should turn down an invite?

[D-West & PO-Z]

pitt and butler ended up in the CBI final 4 last year - both are in the tourney this year.

Pitt and Butler are also perennial NCAA tourney teams and both teams do well. Do all of you people really think we're so "above" those programs that we should turn down an invite?

I agree, I do not think we are above it or should turn down an invite.

[Retire33]

Personally, I'm thrilled. The only reason you should still be playing basketball this late in the season, is if there is the potential to win a national championship. Therefore, since we're not in the NCAA Tournament, I'm happy if we entirely pack it up.

Where has this elitist attitude that I see creeping up this season come from? Its not a good look. XU basketball has come a long way since 1982 but less those forget how long X has come since 1999. No reason to whisk season away. I feel like "recent fans" (Cintas Era) are those with this attitude. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if this is those from the Gardens Era, SHAME ON YOU!

[XUOWNSUC]

Somehow Dayton's fans are under the impression we are upset over being snubbed by the NIT. No I don't think we are upset I think we are shocked. Then again it's been so long since we have been in this position, I don't know how we are to act.

dayton? Is that the team that plays in the A-10?

[OTRMUSKIE]

Yes we are above the CBI and CIT. I don't care who has played in that tournament before. The NIT is one thing but the CBI? Nah, just end the season unless you can lower the entry fee by agreeing to play on the road. X needs road experience so if they can play on the road I might be okay with them doing that.

[RoseyMuskie]

Yeah, this is the season we were afraid we'd have - but it still hurts like heck when it happens!

Shannon tweeted that the season is over - does that mean that we would not accept invites to Romper Room 1 or 2?

Not quite sure. But I would like another beat writer. She hasn't provided any sort of insight today or all season. Heck, half the time she could break news faster by reading this site.

[Masterofreality]

“@BannersParkway: XU director of BB admin @MarioMercurio: "We opted to respectfully decline CIT and CBI invitations..."”

[D-West & PO-Z]

“@BannersParkway: XU director of BB admin @MarioMercurio: "We opted to respectfully decline CIT and CBI invitations..."”

Well there you go. Interesting. Do you guys think they let the players decide or have a vote? Or is it strictly an administration/coaching decision?

[OTRMUSKIE]

My day has gotten a little better with that news. Way to do the right thing X! Finally we can put this year behind us and start focusing on next year in the Big East.

[nuts4xu]

Well there you go. Interesting. Do you guys think they let the players decide or have a vote? Or is it strictly an administration/coaching decision?

I think those tourneys cost money to play in, and the decision to decline the invites was not made by the players.

[GuyFawkes38]

Definitely glad we will not be participating in the CBI. I know I shouldn't feel this way, but also relieved that we will not be in the NIT.

[Xavgrad08]

Shannon Russell had the following quote from Chris Mack on twitter " Our resume, to be quite frank, wasn’t quite strong enough to be in either tournament." I love Makc's brutal honesty.

This offseason should be fun. We get to await the official anouncement of us switching conferences.

[paulxu]

I wouldn't have minded a little more basketball in the NIT.
KY was the national champ last year...this year NIT.

But it's over. Sort of hard to imagine.
Glad we have the Big East to focus on.

[Charlesbt4]

Where has this elitist attitude that I see creeping up this season come from? Its not a good look. XU basketball has come a long way since 1982 but less those forget how long X has come since 1999. No reason to whisk season away. I feel like "recent fans" (Cintas Era) are those with this attitude. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if this is those from the Gardens Era, SHAME ON YOU!

I go back to the Gardens. I don't think my position is elitist, as much as it is reasonable - you're either playing for something or you're playing for nothing (no reason).

[sirthought]

From a basketball standpoint, they should have played whichever tournament would have them. It's ultimately about the competition presented before you, no mater the venue or the history of that school. It's about the experience of the games.

This team could have used this experience to grow and enjoy more time playing together. Fans could have enjoyed watching them play.

Those who think this program is above others need to think more about the big picture of these competitions. There's more than one path on any journey.

I do understand if the school felt that paying for entry into a competition wasn't financially possible. I doubt if schools make any money from the likes of the CBI unless they get a sellout, which might be a risky bet.

[Retire33]

From a basketball standpoint, they should have played whichever tournament would have them. It's ultimately about the competition presented before you, no mater the venue or the history of that school. It's about the experience of the games.

This team could have used this experience to grow and enjoy more time playing together. Fans could have enjoyed watching them play.

Those who think this program is above others need to think more about the big picture of these competitions. There's more than one path on any journey.

I do understand if the school felt that paying for entry into a competition wasn't financially possible. I doubt if schools make any money from the likes of the CBI unless they get a sellout, which might be a risky bet.

Couldn't say it better myself

[SkyWalker]

From a basketball standpoint, they should have played whichever tournament would have them. It's ultimately about the competition presented before you, no mater the venue or the history of that school. It's about the experience of the games.

This team could have used this experience to grow and enjoy more time playing together. Fans could have enjoyed watching them play.

Those who think this program is above others need to think more about the big picture of these competitions. There's more than one path on any journey.

I do understand if the school felt that paying for entry into a competition wasn't financially possible. I doubt if schools make any money from the likes of the CBI unless they get a sellout, which might be a risky bet.

I am definitely in this camp. Practice and play all the games you can. I would also like to see James Farr get some serious PT. A CBI tournament berth would be about the future not the present.

[Muskie]

I am definitely in this camp. Practice and play all the games you can. I would also like to see James Farr get some serious PT. A CBI tournament berth would be about the future not the present.

If Reynolds, Myles, and Stainbrook were all eligible... it might make some sense. Although if they had been eligible this season maybe we make the NIT or NCAA. Giving this team more time in the CIT or CBI just doesn't make sense from my point of view.

[X-band '01]

Stainbrook couldn't be eligible because of his transfer - can't sweat over that.

I just hope that Reynolds, Davis and the incoming recruits hit the books this year - it gets frustrating to see guys ruled ineligible on an annual basis around here.

[UCGRAD4X]

If Reynolds, Myles, and Stainbrook were all eligible... it might make some sense. Although if they had been eligible this season maybe we make the NIT or NCAA. Giving this team more time in the CIT or CBI just doesn't make sense from my point of view.

This is the only thing I considered a reason to go on. It would be a long shot (not familiar with the finer points of 'eligibility" issues) but one consideration. Otherwise, with them being shorthanded and guys on their way 'out the door' and the possibility of injury...definitely NOT worth it.

Nothing more to learn or prove this year otherwise.

We need to focus on moving on. We need to learn how to play against the level we will be seeing in the BE and top notch OOC opponents we will need to beat to be where we expect to be. We're not going to get that at this point.

I don't even think the NIT would have moved us forward at all - so f'-it.

I don't see it as snobbery - or - 'above it all'. Heck, I sat on the floor in the student section at Schmidt when my dad went to X on the GI bill (not to mention the football games) - and sat in the Coors Corner and pissed in the 'trough' at the Gardens.

Yes we've come a long way. In fact, we've endured too much to look back now!

We don't want to 'just make' the NCAA anyway - we want to be highly seeded with a reasonable path toward a national championship.

Despite the glimmers of encouraging basketball this year, this team was obviously not there.

Let's move on and talk about next year!