What will it take to get the NIT

[Warrior of Law]

I think MU would be a very dangerous team in the NIT if they can get there.  Considering last year's snub, what, if anything, will it take to get there??

[GGGG]

West Virginia was the lowest ranked RPI team last year in the NIT at 92.  (Marquette was 94.)

Before yesterday, Marquette was 115.  They now have 7 games remaining in the regular season, plus the BET.  Honestly I would think it would need to be 6-1, or 5-2 plus a run to the semis of the BET.

I don't think either of these are terribly realistic.

[esotericmindguy]

I think MU would be a very dangerous team in the NIT if they can get there.  Considering last year's snub, what, if anything, will it take to get there??

They won't make it under .500. 5 of their next 7 games are against top 50 RPI teams. They will be favored in 1 of the next 7 games. They need to go 5-2 in their next 7 with at least 1 win in the big east tournament, so 6-3. I believe they will need to beat two of the top 50 teams they play. Even then it may be difficult, they'll be a fringe top 100 team RPI. Last year they finished 17-15 and didn't even get invited to the CBI.

[CAGASS24]

I'd say .500 in league play would be needed- we did get some help ASU beating Zona yesterday prol gave us a little boost

[willie warrior]

I think MU would be a very dangerous team in the NIT if they can get there.  Considering last year's snub, what, if anything, will it take to get there??

It will take 18 wins for us, which will not happen, unless we reel off 6 more in a row.

[4everwarriors]

Another year, hey?

[chapman]

5-2 gets us on the NIT bubble.  2-5 is more likely.

[ChicosBailBonds]

NIT takes all conference regular season champions now that don't make the NCAA.  It is much harder to get into the NIT then it used to be for big programs.  In the past, big programs got in because they could sell tickets, but those spots have been diminished due to conference reg season champs.

Safe to say, the only tournament MU is going to this year would be the NCAA tournament, which would require winning the Big East conference tournament.  Not doing that, and we are home this year. 

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Last year they finished 17-15 and didn't even get invited to the CBI.

Pretty sure they opted out of all tournaments after being left out of the NIT so they could get Buzz out the door and start their search for a new coach. My guess is we would have ben welcomed into the CBI with open arms.

[GGGG]

I think Marquette can make the NIT.  Going 6-1 in conference means a few quality wins (Nova, @Butler, @Providence for example.)  A second round BET win would help as well.

[tower912]

A pair of Ellensons, Haanif, NN (if healthy), Heldt, a couple of JUCO's.

[The Equalizer]

I'd say .500 in league play would be needed- we did get some help ASU beating Zona yesterday prol gave us a little boost

ASU is still below .500 in conference and 11-12 overall.  Them beating Arizona is an upset--nothing more.  We get no "bonus" consideration for beating them.

I would think we need to reach 17 or 18 wins (combination of regular season and tournament) to have some realistic chance--and a lot of help based on lack of upsets or late season surges by similar teams. 

[GGGG]

ASU is still below .500 in conference and 11-12 overall.  Them beating Arizona is an upset--nothing more.  We get no "bonus" consideration for beating them.

I would think we need to reach 17 or 18 wins (combination of regular season and tournament) to have some realistic chance--and a lot of help based on lack of upsets or late season surges by similar teams. 

And as Chicos pointed out, a lot of conference champions winning conference tournaments.

[WarriorInNYC]

A pair of Ellensons, Haanif, NN (if healthy), Heldt, a couple of JUCO's.

Well played

[Wojo'sMojo]

Who cares, the NIT is lame.

[Lennys Tap]

Pretty sure they opted out of all tournaments after being left out of the NIT so they could get Buzz out the door and start their search for a new coach. My guess is we would have ben welcomed into the CBI with open arms.

Nothing to do with Buzz. Schools like Marquette don't pay to get into the CBI.

[Lennys Tap]

Who cares, the NIT is lame.

Agree. Loser's tournament.

[4everwarriors]

Not
In the
Tournament

[GGGG]

Who cares, the NIT is lame.

More games for a young team is a good thing.

[dgies9156]

A pair of Ellensons, Haanif, NN (if healthy), Heldt, a couple of JUCO's.

I was thinking that was the prescription for an NCAA bid.

[keefe]

Who can ever forget one of Marquette's most shameful moments - being humiliated by Western Michigan.

NIT? Not Interested, Thanks.

[Lennys Tap]

More games for a young team is a good thing.

Not that young - three senior starters. But I wouldn't mind if the 4 young guys could get more games under their belt.

[T-Bone]

Out of curiousity, does Marquette pay bonuses to coaches for post season play (regardless of which tournament)?  If so, then last year's decision was a no brainer.  This year they have a coach they like.

[Nukem2]

Not that young - three senior starters. But I wouldn't mind if the 4 young guys could get more games under their belt.

Perhaps we end up in the CBI.  Start the underclassmen then and bring the seniors off the bench. 

[Wojo'sMojo]

Perhaps we end up in the CBI.  Start the underclassmen then and bring the seniors off the bench. 

I would hope MU has a little bit of pride and says no thanks to the CBI.