CIT

[Fuonetime]

Unfortunately, Furman is not yet ready for the NCAA or NIT, however, the CIT would be an excellent fit in terms of competion and perhaps a stepping stone to future higher level basketball tournaments. The additional work for Jalen, Clay etc would also be very valuable. However, if the seniors don’t want to participate then, of course, it should be a no go. We are raising money for the basketball program and participation in the CIT might be a good use of some of the funds.

[tim]

Unfortunately, Furman is not yet ready for the NCAA or NIT, however, the CIT would be an excellent fit in terms of competion and perhaps a stepping stone to future higher level basketball tournaments. The additional work for Jalen, Clay etc would also be very valuable. However, if the seniors don’t want to participate then, of course, it should be a no go. We are raising money for the basketball program and participation in the CIT might be a good use of some of the funds.

I totally agree with you, apparently so does Wofford and Mercer who have accepted bids. Mercer to the CBI.

[apaladin]

The CIT had 4 games on CBS sports network today.

[tya1]

I enjoyed seeing the team play post-season games the past couple of years. In addition to being a little bonus basketball for this season they can also be thought of the first games of next season and a chance to create more experience for the younger players.

[CharlieFU]

I looked briefly at CIT and CBI fields. I think there may have been two teams with a better RPI than us. We fell squarely twixt them and the NIT.

[fufanatic]

I looked briefly at CIT and CBI fields. I think there may have been two teams with a better RPI than us. We fell squarely twixt them and the NIT.

I think you're right, which is a step in the right direction I suppose. Thankfully there's not a fifth tournament that's somewhere between the NIT and the others. I guess the Las Vegas pay to play tourney is no more.

[apaladin]

Just watched Mercer beat Grand Canyon before a packed house in Phoenix. Great atmosphere for college basketball. Refs were worse that SoCon LOL.

[Fessor]

Just watched Mercer beat Grand Canyon before a packed house in Phoenix. Great atmosphere for college basketball. Refs were worse that SoCon LOL.

Thunder Dan has to be on the hot seat.

[CharlieFU]

Just watched Mercer beat Grand Canyon before a packed house in Phoenix. Great atmosphere for college basketball. Refs were worse that SoCon LOL.

Thunder Dan has to be on the hot seat.

Uh? He has won a bunch of games (64%) and came within one game this year of getting to NCAA tournament in their first year of eligibility after moving from DII to DI. I’m thinkbig his job is safe. Or did I misunderstand?

[Fessor]

Just watched Mercer beat Grand Canyon before a packed house in Phoenix. Great atmosphere for college basketball. Refs were worse that SoCon LOL.

Thunder Dan has to be on the hot seat.

Uh? He has won a bunch of games (64%) and came within one game this year of getting to NCAA tournament in their first year of eligibility after moving from DII to DI. I’m thinkbig his job is safe. Or did I misunderstand?

You're right. I was thinking this year represented a step back year-over-year in that they made the CIT quarterfinals last year.

[CharlieFU]

Credit to Bob Hoffman at Mercer. Though they lost in SoCon tourney, they finished the year strong and then win a post season game.

[Flagman]

Glad, in a way, that we passed on this tournament. We would have had zero fans in Phoenix, except for a couple of parents, maybe.

[soconjohn]

Furman was 98th in RPI...NCAA Tournament takes 68 and NIT 32....Furman and ETSU would qualify for the NIT alone based on RPI...Steve Forbes--ETSU coach-- said it best...We won't make the NIT or NCAA Tournament with nine losses, but there are teams that will get in both of those tournaments that I guarantee we could be beat and are better than!