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 nearly finalized; Creighton now in

The revolutionary 'Players Era Festival' will include eight teams in 2024. In 2025 it's expected to grow to at least 18 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.