CBI - Yes or No?

[brewcity77]

The CBI takes at least a couple teams with losing records every year. I haven't found any 13-19 teams, but Matt Velazquez says there is precedent for it. Would you want Marquette to play in the CBI?

The tournament does require an entry fee, but it's not like Marquette can't afford it with our basketball budget. We didn't play last year because I think everyone was ready to cut bait with the Buzz Williams era and most of the key players weren't coming back.

Would it be good for Duane, Fischer, Jajuan, and the other returning players to get some postseason experience, or do you just want this season to be over and say goodbye to Derrick, Juan, and Carlino once and for all?

[tower912]

MU won't be asked.   But if they were, I would say yes.   More game reps for the young guys.   

[MUfan12]

Embarrassing that this question is even being asked. 13-19 teams aren't worthy of playing postseason basketball.

[GGGG]

Sure.  Why the hell not?

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

MU won't be asked.   But if they were, I would say yes.   More game reps for the young guys.  

This.

Plus we'd still be playing so that's always a good thing.

[Marquette_g]

As much as I want this nightmare of a season to end, I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't tune in.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Give some time for Duane to pad his freshman stats for all time leading scorer.

[nyg]

13 and 19 with your last game losing by almost 40, not gonna happen.

[brewcity77]

Not asking if you think it will happen. Asking if you would want this team to play in the CBI if given the opportunity. It wouldn't surprise me if they asked some teams with losing records before they asked small-conference teams just to get more fan interest.

[nyg]

Not asking if you think it will happen. Asking if you would want this team to play in the CBI if given the opportunity. It wouldn't surprise me if they asked some teams with losing records before they asked small-conference teams just to get more fan interest.

Then of course yes.  Then play the youngsters for next year. 

[Nukem2]

Why not.  Give the young guys more experience and confidence.

[LAZER]

Not asking if you think it will happen. Asking if you would want this team to play in the CBI if given the opportunity. It wouldn't surprise me if they asked some teams with losing records before they asked small-conference teams just to get more fan interest.

Penn St was in last year's field with a losing record.

[hdog1017]

They should only be allowed to play pick up games at the Rec Center

[NotAnAlum]

Please let the season end.  In fact in my mind it ended at the end of the SH game.  5 new recruits, maybe more, on to next year!

[Richie]

I'm always disappointed when our season ends, so I say yes.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

I'd say yes, but I seriously doubt we'd be invited after finishing 9th in a 10 team league.

Last year, I'd have said no.

[GGGG]

Bill Scholl apparently told Velasquez that its not going to happen.  "Not the right fit."

[Richie]

Matt V. tweet says no CBI, per Scholl

[Dawson Rental]

Only one of the Mache twins has scored in the post season, so I say yes.

I agree about not wanting to go last year.

This year - give Wojo and the returning guys more time playing/practicing.

[MUfan12]

Bill Scholl apparently told Velasquez that its not going to happen.  "Not the right fit."

Thank God.

Let the guys rest up, heal up, and get into individual workouts.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Bill Scholl apparently told Velasquez that its not going to happen.  "Not the right fit."

Is that code for "we've tortured our alums enough"

[Dawson Rental]

Bill Scholl apparently told Velasquez that its not going to happen.  "Not the right fit."

I guess it would make MU too SLU like.

[Jay Bee]

No. Injuries.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Can I just say I love the fact that we don't hear a lot about Scholl. A pleasant change from his predecessor. I don't even know where Scholl's kids go to college.

[Groin_pull]

A 13-19 team has no business being anywhere near a post-season tournament.