NIT past winners

[Jonnyeagle]

I have been really down about us choking in the CUSA tourney.  I am starting to get to acceptance faze.  I still feel it was a huge lost opportunity and we have got to recruit better in future years, 

That said, if we win it all in the NIT, we would be in pretty good company so there is something to shoot for.

Link:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Invitation_Tournament

[greenminer]

We've won 50 games in two years, a CBI 'ship, an NCAA game, and a couple NIT games.

I think the CUSA tournament loss this year might have slowed down recruiting momentum a little, but I wouldn't get hung up on it like it was some huge blow to recruiting.  Especially since we have an opportunity - less than 7 days removed from UAB loss - win an NIT game and proceed to make a deep run.

Edited March 15, 2023 by greenminer

[GMG_Dallas]

Lot of teams competing in this year's NCAA tournament on this list. Would be great to make a run.

[Green Otaku]

I hope the team and all of the fans see this as a chance to prove who we are. We are not seen as a strong team and we have been left out of the NCAAT twice now with very good records. But it's rare that you get to go out there and prove them wrong, grab this chance by the horns and show them we are a great team. Keep grinding and winning these types of tournaments and we will be able to change our perception. 

Edited March 15, 2023 by Green Otaku

[CMJ]

I think defeating Alcorn State is crucial.

[Glory to the Green]

8 minutes ago, Green Otaku said:

I hope the team and all of the fans see this as a chance to prove who we are. We are not seen as a strong team and we have been left out of the NCAAT twice now with very good records. But it's rare that you get to go out there and prove them wrong, grab this chance by the horns and show them we are a great team. Keep grinding and winning these types of tournaments and we will be change our perception. 

This is what I think the perception is, too. “Not good enough for the NCAA Tournament.”  We know the reality, but the perception of the casual fan is not reality.  The NIT is not a battle for the 69th best team in the country. 

[greenminer]

29 minutes ago, CMJ said:

I think defeating Alcorn State is crucial.

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