NIT Selection Show

[BugsyCT]

The NIT may not be what we want, but it beats not having the opportunity at all for more postseason basketball. Two years ago it was brutal knowing the whole season we were banned from everything.

 

[sammydabiz]

Do schools even hang NIT Banners?

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I would not be surprised if the NIT becomes the tournament for the non-P5 at some point. Until tonight I did not think that a split was coming, but after what happened with the Selection Committee, there is no doubt. The only question is what happens to the Big East. Everyone else's fate is sealed.

Fixed it for you.

 

[UConnDan97]

It hasn't worked for the first 34 games, so you think it'll work for the next 4-5?

You're right. That means it will never get better. Let's cancel the 2015-2016 season. There's just no point to it...

 

[whaler11]

I really don't see the point in playing in the NIT.

You've clearly never had too much to drink at the Garden.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

dont care about NIT, honestly

 

[king conn]

Exactly my brother!!!! I love watching Uconn basketball and If we are playing in it I'm sure KO and Boat will definitely want to win it. Their competitors. It's a hell if a lot better than being banned. Hopefully Boats injury allows him to play.

And even if Boat can't go, the guys can get a jump on next year and start to learn to play without him!
I know the trophy was the biggest thing about our run last year, but I still remember the pure joy of just knowing there was another game to watch. We played as many games as you could possibly play, you can't beat that! The off season is long enough.

 

[MattMang23]

Do schools even hang NIT Banners?

Not this school. I'm ok with the 1988 banner because it started our path to greatness. But never again. It's a Providence-type move.

 

[CTBasketball]

You've clearly never had too much to drink at the Garden.

This is true, and would probably change my outlook.

 

[whaler11]

dont care about NIT, honestly

Yeah here is the thing about the NIT.

They schedule games, some fans file in and they play basketball and keep score.

If you win you get to keep playing. That sort of thing appeals to some type of players.

 

[whaler11]

This is true, and would probably change my outlook.

If they get to the Garden your drinks are on me - you'll be converted.

 

[Eskapeesto]

4 UCONN vs. 5 Arizona State Wednesday, 7:00PM ESPN2

 

[CTBasketball]

If they get to the Garden your drinks are on me - you'll be converted.

I'll buy the drinks after then.

 

[UConnDan97]

I like our chances in that bracket. I think the next best team is Miami at the #2 spot. But we obviously can't look past ASU. Let's go get 'em, boys...

 

[whaler11]

4 UCONN vs. 5 Arizona State Wednesday, 7:00PM ESPN2

Herb Sendek in a tournament. Roll the balls out and he loses. Who is next?

 

[Drew]

Arizona State is a fun opponent. I assume this is in Gampel correct?

 

[minidarren]

Arizona State is a fun opponent. I assume this is in Gampel correct?

Only if they bring some coeds...

 

[J187Money]

If they get to the Garden your drinks are on me - you'll be converted.

I'm in. whaler and I will split the tab.

 

[CTBasketball]

I'm in. whaler and I will split the tab.

I already said, then I got drinks after or before. Your choice.

 

[swami7774]

I really don't see the point in playing in the NIT.

Players play. That's the point.

 

[king conn]

Not this school. I'm ok with the 1988 banner because it started our path to greatness. But never again. It's a Providence-type move.

Schools hang banners for NIT appearances. I would hang one for championships. An ode to a one time prestigious tournament. Besides, it would be neat to win the NIT the years they do not make the ncaa's.

 

[Eskapeesto]

We'll be playing with an experimental 30-second shot clock in this tournament. Imagine if we had 5 less seconds today..

 

[whaler11]

I already said, then I got drinks after or before. Your choice.

Bringing you along slowly. When the game is over you get the hell out of there. Hell has nothing on the 1:30 local to New Haven.

 

[SubbaBub]

You play to win every game but, this month is about building a title contender for 16-17.

Guys need to get used to their roles for next season. If they do that, boat will take them to MSG.

That's what I'm looking to see.

 

[UConnDad]

Gampel orXL?