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re: NIT: LSU Men hosting North Texas in Opening Round, Tuesday at 6 PM CT, SECN/ESPN+

Posted on 3/17/24 at 9:09 pm to
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
28738 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 9:09 pm to
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The big names said No thanks, they’ll be recruiting hs & portal at least that’s their reasoning
Pittsburgh
Oklahoma
Memphis
St Johns
Ole Miss


The NIT is a disappointment for most power conference schools. The organizers know that which is why they gave “auto bids” this year…many being declined.

LSU this year is in that rare sweet spot where they were so bad last season that the NIT represents an “accomplishment” rather than a slight/dissapointment.

LSU had no chance of getting into the NCAAT. So this is something to look forward to. OU, St. John’s and others are upset they didn’t get in the NCAAT. So their players/coaches don’t feel like practicing and traveling anymore to play in a tournament they don’t want to be in
Posted by misey94
Hernando, MS
Member since Jan 2007
23749 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 9:13 pm to
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LSU this year is in that rare sweet spot where they were so bad last season that the NIT represents an “accomplishment” rather than a slight/dissapointment.


Also, a developing team that should return several players is worth taking to the NIT. It can be a springboard to a bigger step next season. It’s good experience for a team like this one.
Posted by Klingler7
Houston
Member since Nov 2009
12074 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 10:05 pm to
It’s like wanting Natalie Portman but settling for Rosanne Barr.
Posted by Sissidog02
Member since Jan 2020
5436 posts
Posted on 3/18/24 at 3:50 pm to
Yes their Bar is set higher
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