We Still have a chance! (For the NIT)

**Rhoadhoused** · 02-26-2011, 06:04 PM

Gonna repost this from the post game thread:

I just looked at last years NIT and the worst records that got in for big conference schools were 5-11 in conference, but each team also had 20 wins.

We have absolutely no chance minus the NIT wanting to use us for a big crowd, which if I'm not mistaken would require home court advantage and I doubt we would get that if we got in.

So sorry to burst the optimists bubbles, but it isn't going to happen.

**LonoClone** · 02-26-2011, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by cycloneSOULja

Because I don't think the NIT is going to take 7 Big 12 teams in a 32 team tournament.

For real, dogg? So you sayin' we're cashed?

**cycloneSOULja** · 02-26-2011, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by LonoClone

For real, dogg? So you sayin' we're cashed?

The only way this team can get in the NIT would be to beat CU, KSU, and to win 3 games in the Big 12 Tournament... Come on man

**CyBobby** · 02-26-2011, 06:41 PM

Stick a Fork in Us ...We're past Being Done.............

**cyclones500** · 02-26-2011, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by cycloneSOULja

Because I don't think the NIT is going to take 7 Big 12 teams in a 32 team tournament.

Probably true, but there's no rule against it.

Obviously, inability to beat TT & OU at home ended up extremely limiting postseason possibilities.

**CYVADER** · 02-26-2011, 07:10 PM

the only way the nit would take us is if we win out-including a big12 championship, in which case we'd be going to the real deal and not the nit.

hope to make it there next year.

**heitclone** · 02-27-2011, 06:00 PM

our best hope is for the cbi or one of those other tourneys that will only care about selling tickets. The NIT takes 20 wins or a strong conference record these days.

**ajk4st8** · 02-27-2011, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by cyclones500

Probably true, but there's no rule against it.

Obviously, inability to beat TT & OU at home ended up extremely limiting postseason possibilities.

Maybe, but 4-12 in the Big 12 doesnt get you that far. Maybe if somehow we would have beaten OU, TT, Nebraska, OSU ... THEN we would be looking good for the NIT.

**Shinyhappyclone** · 02-27-2011, 06:13 PM

You know, I would go to a CBI game....what the heck. It is what this team and school could use right now. Kind of like going to the Independence Bowl and being glad you are there. CBI March 16th, ISU versus Southern Miss or UTEP in Ames. Free bobble head dolls given out.

**ajk4st8** · 02-27-2011, 06:14 PM

I too would go to a CBI game.. no doubt about that.

**ajk4st8** · 02-27-2011, 06:36 PM

ISU vs Iowa post season matchup?

Article on the hawks and post season play at 10-17
Iowa basketball in the postseason? It might happen | TheGazette

**timappelgate** · 02-27-2011, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by ajk4st8

ISU vs Iowa post season matchup?

Article on the hawks and post season play at 10-17
Iowa basketball in the postseason? It might happen | TheGazette

Is that a joke?

**cycloneworld** · 02-27-2011, 07:30 PM

We have nearly a zero percent chance at the NIT. They wouldn't even consider the last place team in any conference.

**cyguytillidie** · 02-27-2011, 07:42 PM

A friend and I looked at the previous two NIT's and found that a few teams that had 17 wins, made the tournatment. We don't have any big wins but I think if we finished 18-15, we would be selected. Very doable with wins over CU, @KSU, and first round of tourney (KSU, Baylor, or CU).

WE CAN DO IT!