NIL basketball tournament- Las Vegas

[Duncan Idaho]

Didnt see this posted if so apologies.

NIL-driven Las Vegas college basketball event with millions paid to schools is nearly finalized

The 'Players Era Festival' will include eight teams in 2024. In 2025 it's expected to double to 16 teams -- with huge brands

www.cbssports.com

 

[The Viking]

Saw that last night and I don't think there was mention of UConn at all. In an NIL world we should try to get in on that.

 

[HooperScooper]

Saw that last night and I don't think there was mention of UConn at all. In an NIL world we should try to get in on that.

I saw it this morning and thought the same. I figured they would have asked UConn and not the other way around! Obviously can't this year since they'll be in Maui. I wonder if there's already something else on the table for UConn in 2025 and that's why they weren't mentioned.

 

[ZenConn]

No need for us to go. UConn is being represented by Rutgers.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Feels like the college version of the NBA in season tournament just condensed to half a week.

 

[auror]

If this is successful, likely all the big MTE's will adopt something similar. Not idea if it's feasible from a profitability standpoint, though.

 

[auror]

If this is successful, likely all the big MTE's will adopt something similar. Not idea if it's feasible from a profitability standpoint, though.

Creighton jumps from Atlantis to this MTE. That's gotta be a big flashing sign to the other MTEs. My guess is by next year they'll all have an NIL prize.

 

[AdamaNation]

No need for us to go. UConn is being represented by Rutgers.

RU=Uconn AA ball/feeder program. Pikiel is our 5th coach

 

[huskymedic]

Creighton jumps from Atlantis to this MTE. That's gotta be a big flashing sign to the other MTEs. My guess is by next year they'll all have an NIL prize.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

In a weird way I think this is good for college basketball. We don’t need a dozen early season tournaments. Have a few that are NIL driven and play more games on campus during the first month of the season. Or do an in-state cup like the Philly games.

 

[huskymedic]

Dominoes…

 

[Waquoit]

Dominoes…

I'll probably be offered free tickets to this. If this match-up happens, I might take them just so I can leave after the Temple game.