It's probably been discussed recently in other threads, but how many (more) wins get us in the NIT? NCAAs? Will 7 Big 12 wins get us in the NIT? Will 8 B12 wins get us in the NCAA? I can see us possibly winning out at home, then maybe @K-State...
How many more wins?
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Have to get to at least 8-10 and Thursday of the Big 12 Tourney to get the NIT. If we go 9-9, meaning we finish the season 5-1, I think we have to be in the NCAA Tournament, especially if we win one in KC.
That being said, I think we finish 7-11, and no post season. We'll go 1-1 each week from here on out. However, if we win Tuesday, I could see a 2-0 week this week.
That being said, I think we finish 7-11, and no post season. We'll go 1-1 each week from here on out. However, if we win Tuesday, I could see a 2-0 week this week.
I have heard multiple analysts say that 8-10 in the Big 12 is probably NCAA territory, and Seth Greenberg thought the Big 12 could get 8. I think a winning record could get us into the NIT.
Depends on where the wins come from. If our sole road win is at KSU, and we get no wins in KC, I doubt we get into the tourney. If that one road win comes in Morgantown or Norman, plus we win a game or 2 in KC, then sure.
Regular season only:
A. 5-1 (18-12/9-9): In (possibly First Four or fringe 11 in R64)
B. 4-2 (17-13/8-10): Bubble.
If (B), not sure where ISU would land in the seeding for B12 tournament. Guessing 7th or lower, which probably requires advancing to quarterfinal and possibly winning that game. (If that happens: In).
A. 5-1 (18-12/9-9): In (possibly First Four or fringe 11 in R64)
B. 4-2 (17-13/8-10): Bubble.
If (B), not sure where ISU would land in the seeding for B12 tournament. Guessing 7th or lower, which probably requires advancing to quarterfinal and possibly winning that game. (If that happens: In).
You're right, but is that because they don't accept the invites, or because they aren't typically invited?
Personally, I would swallow my pride and play in any tourney possible to get the young guys some more development.
It's a long year. I think it's NIT/NCAA or bust.
CIT is only for mid majors. CBI anymore has been 100% mid majors. I do remember years ago though Texas, Pitt, and I think Oregon State have been in it. Need to finish 16-15 minimum to be eligible for the NIT. Even then, it’s a pretty fine line between the bubble and making the NIT. I’d love to see this team at least finish 17-14 at minimum and hope for an NIT bid.
who knows, with the new rpi quadrants or groups or whatever they're called, we have a chance at a lot of group 1 wins relative to other bubble teams.
win out at home and get one lucky win on the road and it'll be close....
win out at home and get one lucky win on the road and it'll be close....
Question if anyone knows: does the NIT get any gate money from the home games? If they do, wouldn't they want to over seed us in the 1-4 spot to get a minimum of 2 sold out Hilton games?
Tuesday will be telling. If ISU wins or at least plays well enough to have a chance late (I fully expect KU to come out firing on all cylinders) it's a sign that they may knock out 3-4 more wins.
Another 15 point loss and we'll know it's just what this team is, which is still understandable considering the original make up of the team and how it's been even worse with injuries.
Another 15 point loss and we'll know it's just what this team is, which is still understandable considering the original make up of the team and how it's been even worse with injuries.
Agree. 4-2 and 1 in KC would make us very bubbly.
I am expecting a 2-4 finish and think we finish 0 for on the road in Big 12 play. Getting (healthy) Babb back would make a difference though. The margin for error is just razor thin when you're playing a 6.5 man rotation.
17 wins on the season (including Big 12s) gets us in the NIT and 19 gets us in the NCAAs.
