re: Settle it: Who is #1 All-Time in LSU Men’s Basketball?

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By the early 1960’s, the NCAA had outmaneuvered its rival for first dibs in invitations. The NIT was left powerless and even if teams refused to abide by the arrangements and opted for the NIT, they risked being sanctioned or reprimanded by the NCAA. Relegated to the NIT after being denied a post-season berth at the national collegiate championship, North Carolina State University’s David Thompson referred to the NIT in 1975 as “a loser’s tournament”. The label stuck and over time, it became euphemistically branded as the ‘consolation’ tournament.

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The NCAA was already being considered the more prestigious tourney by the time Pistol played in Baton Rouge.

The Pistol and it ain’t close. Revolutionized the entire game.