Why did MBB turn down a bid to play in the Crown tournament?

[peacock]

>$500k NIL player prize pool for semifinals and finalists. >Significantly cheaper than playing in NIT
>more exposure for program and a chance to create positive momentum for next season.

Why did we say no?

 

[Big Frog II]

I believe the timing was the key. First game was not until the end of the month.

 

[FroggleRock]

I believe the timing was the key. First game was not until the end of the month.

So why is that a unique issue only for us?

 

[peacock]

So why is that a unique issue only for us?

I don’t see how the dates are an issue …take spring break off this week…practice all next week then go to Vegas! Only reason I can think of is that CJD has had it with this squad and wants to hit the portal to start over fresh…again!

 

[ftwfrog]

We didn’t qualify for the NIT?

 

[FrogAbroad]

I'm reasonably certain the Big Steaming Pile will have the scoop for us within a few hours.

Meanwhile...

What is the College Basketball Crown, and who’s invited to the first one? Full bracket, details

The Crown, developed by Fox Sports as a rival to the longstanding NIT, will be hosted in Las Vegas from March 31 to April 6.

www.nytimes.com

 

[This Ain't Chopped Liver]

The Crown has gutted the NIT of its Power 4 and Big East teams and maybe you can make a case that FOX should be shamed for this. The NIT is now the third tier.

West Virginia got snubbed by the NCAA tourney and then declined bids to the Crown and NIT. Kansas State declined both too. The bottom six teams of the Big 12 will participate; Oklahoma State in the NIT and the other five in the Crown.

West Virginia
https://247sports.com/college/west-...ning-postseason-and-moving-forward-247189061/

Kansas State

https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article301970624.html

 

[froginmn]

So why is that a unique issue only for us?

WVU and tOSU also declined.

 

[An-Cap Frog]

 

[TopFrog]

If you can't make the NIT, hang 'em up and get better.

 

[peacock]

More Power teams in the Crown (10) than the NIT (4) …Fox is essentially killing the NIT with this new tournament

 

[An-Cap Frog]

Vegas for 2 weekends or New York for 1?

 

[ShreveFrog]

NIT semis and finals are played in Indianapolis. Hinkle Fieldhouse. Whatever that is.

 

[sandiegojack]

Hinkle is the place where the movie Hoosiers was filmed

 

[Dutch]

Frogs are out of juice. Excellent decision by all involved.

 

[Horned Toad]

Disappointing