2024 NIT Tournament

[ShockTalk]

SMU wasn't going to win in a shootout against a team as efficient as ISU is on the offensive end. They were fortunate to hit a lot of 3's early.

IN St 101 - SMU 92

Also, Bradley beat Loyola Chicago 74-62.

[ShockingButTrue]

IN St 101 - SMU 92

Also, Bradley beat Loyola Chicago 74-62.

The few times I watched Bradley this year they didn't appear to be a 'bad' team.

[JVShocker]

Indy State was sure entertaining. I think Indiana State would probably beat Virginia by a score of about 80-50.

I'm guessing since they were a first 4 game, Virginia was basically there to collect their check. I feel bad for the fans who may have traveled.

[TrackSuitAndTie]

USF will host VCU Sunday night in the second round of the NIT. Cool to see USF hosting postseason basketball. Could this be a future AAC conference game as well..?

[WuShock Reaper]

NIT Final Four Tonight

1st Game
#2 Seed - Utah
#1 Seed - Indiana State

2nd Game
#4 Seed - Georgia
#1 Seed - Seton Hall

I'll root for the Sycamores and the Pirates to win tonight.

[WuShock Reaper]

Indiana State and Utah, all tied up at 44 at the half.

[WuShock Reaper]

Indiana State closes out the 2nd half, with very good team ball the last 10 minutes of the game and win 100 to 90.

[RoyalShock]

If that Sycamore team can stay together and keep their coach, they should run away with the Valley and be a tournament team next year. If their coach leaves, I would gladly take a transfer or two from them.

[WuShock Reaper]

If that Sycamore team can stay together and keep their coach, they should run away with the Valley and be a tournament team next year. If their coach leaves, I would gladly take a transfer or two from them.

Fran Francella discussed during the game many times, "The Selection Committee for the NCAA Tournament sure missed on Indiana State."

[WuShock Reaper]

Early in the 2nd half:

Seton Hall taking Georgia to the proverbial "Doghouse", as they are up 20+.

FINAL: Seton Hall routed fourth-seeded Georgia 84-67

[ShockingButTrue]

Fran Francella discussed during the game many times, "The Selection Committee for the NCAA Tournament sure missed on Indiana State."

Ind St. had a higher net rating rating than several at-large teams, for those who are swayed by metrics. Even Ronnie Milsap could see they pass the eye test, if that measure was used.

[WuShock Reaper]

Fox, AEG to launch new postseason basketball tournament
Associated Press
Apr 3, 2024, 03:33 PM ET

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39868485/fox-aeg-launch-new-postseason-basketball-tournament

"LOS ANGELES -- Fox Sports and AEG will launch a new postseason college basketball tournament next year. The College Basketball Crown will be a 16-team tournament taking place March 31 through April 6, 2025, in Las Vegas. The games will be played at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and T-Mobile Arena. Both venues have hosted college basketball games in the past, including the Pac-12 tournaments. Teams that do not qualify for the NCAA tournament will be eligible. The Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East -- whose games are carried on Fox -- will each have two automatic entries. The other teams will be selected by a committee...."

[ShockTalk]

Fox, AEG to launch new postseason basketball tournament
Associated Press
Apr 3, 2024, 03:33 PM ET

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39868485/fox-aeg-launch-new-postseason-basketball-tournament

"LOS ANGELES -- Fox Sports and AEG will launch a new postseason college basketball tournament next year. The College Basketball Crown will be a 16-team tournament taking place March 31 through April 6, 2025, in Las Vegas. The games will be played at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and T-Mobile Arena. Both venues have hosted college basketball games in the past, including the Pac-12 tournaments. Teams that do not qualify for the NCAA tournament will be eligible. The Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East -- whose games are carried on Fox -- will each have two automatic entries. The other teams will be selected by a committee...."

Another money grab for the 6 majors, 3 of them getting 2 auto entries. Probably kill the NIT.

[shock]

Another money grab for the 6 majors, 3 of them getting 2 auto entries. Probably kill the NIT.

More likely that this is above to give Fox a leg up in the TV contract game.

[SubGod22]

So six of the sixteen are guaranteed to be bottom feeders in three conferences? How exciting...