Big Ten Outside the NCAA

[incrediboy 924]

I was really surprised that Penn State and Minnesota (defending NIT champ) did not get invites to NIT, CBI or CIT. Both had winning records overall for the season. Even Michigan should have rated an invite somewhere.

 

Illinois (3 seed in NIT) is the only B1G team getting any post-season bid other than the NCAA.

[sirhoosierlot 2,764]

I was really surprised that Penn State and Minnesota (defending NIT champ) did not get invites to NIT, CBI or CIT. Both had winning records overall for the season. Even Michigan should have rated an invite somewhere.

 

Illinois (3 seed in NIT) is the only B1G team getting any post-season bid other than the NCAA.

I was hoping Penn state at least would. Those guys play so hard. it would've been nice to see them get some post season run 

[Alford Bailey 12,386]

Seems the NIT likes to really spread it around to mid majors now.

[incrediboy 924]

I was hoping Penn state at least would. Those guys play so hard. it would've been nice to see them get some post season run 

It would have also been nice for Newbill's career to end with his first post-season game.

[bnkepner 1,509]

It would have also been nice for Newbill's career to end with his first post-season game.

Penn St played in the CBI last year so he has played in the post season 

[bnkepner 1,509]

I was really surprised that Penn State and Minnesota (defending NIT champ) did not get invites to NIT, CBI or CIT. Both had winning records overall for the season. Even Michigan should have rated an invite somewhere.

 

Illinois (3 seed in NIT) is the only B1G team getting any post-season bid other than the NCAA.

Penn State was invited to the CBI again this year but declined. Minnesota also declined.

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

I say expand the NIT field. More the merrier.

[LIHoosier 26,205]

I don't know how long they've been doing this, but the NIT automatically qualifies teams that won their regular season conference title. It severely limits the number of major conference teams that get invites.

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Wasn't Minnie and Nebrasketball picked top 5ish in the B1G this season? 

[FortWayneHoosier 6,128]

Wasn't Minnie and Nebrasketball picked top 5ish in the B1G this season? 

I know Nebraska was for sure....

[incrediboy 924]

Penn State was invited to the CBI again this year but declined. Minnesota also declined.

Obviously: 1) My research was limited to looking at the brackets

                  2) I never thought any other Big Ten team would turn down such a bid. I guess we started something last year. I do think it's a mistake on Penn State's part, however.

[incrediboy 924]

Wasn't Minnie and Nebrasketball picked top 5ish in the B1G this season? 

Yep, Mini was picked to be a contender. Should have kept Tubby, Pits Jr. was a downward move coaching-wise.

[bnkepner 1,509]

Obviously: 1) My research was limited to looking at the brackets

                  2) I never thought any other Big Ten team would turn down such a bid. I guess we started something last year. I do think it's a mistake on Penn State's part, however.

Well each team has to pay their pay for the CBI, unlike the Big Dance and the NIT. So I think its just an extra expense that people are unwilling to pay

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Well each team has to pay their pay for the CBI, unlike the Big Dance and the NIT. So I think its just an extra expense that people are unwilling to pay

 

If you have a young team like NW you have to take the invite to get more practices.  I believe once your seasons over you no longer get the same amount of practice time.