Big East 2024 Offseason

[Herman Cain]

John Fanta Initial write up of Championship win.
https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/big-east-final-takeaways-marquette-xavier

[Herman Cain]

Beat the Catamounts and we face the Fightin Joeys

[Herman Cain]

I think the Big East did well in the seeding process.
-MU with a 2 in the East Region is  fantastic
-X got a 3 which showed a lot of respect for them and the league
-U Conn's 4 is decent considering their bad performance streak
-Creighton Better than I would have thought at 6 and have a winnable game against NC State.
-Cooley & Company made the cut with an 11 ,have turmoil,but if they get their act together they can beat Kentucky and they are also in the East

[Herman Cain]

Andy Katz reviews X first round game versus Kennesaw State
https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-men/2023-03-14/mens-game-previews-xavierkennesawst

[Shooter McGavin]

Well, Villanova and Seton Hall didn’t have a good showing in the NIT.  A couple mediocre seasons come to an end. 

[Carl]

Well, Villanova and Seton Hall didn’t have a good showing in the NIT.  A couple mediocre seasons come to an end.

Didn’t Villanova’s best players opt out? Hard to blame them

[rocket surgeon]

Didn’t Villanova’s best players opt out? Hard to blame them

  i don't recall hearing basketball players opting out of a "show case" game.  despite being ONLY the NIT, i can't imagine it was to save themselves for the NBA combine err sumpin.  says a little about character?  don't know however, because i haven't read anything else about it...anyone here care to add?  no biggie

[Shooter McGavin]

Looks like Moore and the five star frosh didn’t    play.

[lawdog77]

  i don't recall hearing basketball players opting out of a "show case" game.  despite being ONLY the NIT, i can't imagine it was to save themselves for the NBA combine err sumpin.  says a little about character?  don't know however, because i haven't read anything else about it...anyone here care to add?  no biggie

If I were a potential NBA draft pick, no way in Hell I would play in the NIT. I am sure the coaches were fine with it too. Getting the bench players some minutes to see what they have.

[Scoop Snoop]

I was happy to see Greg play for Pitt last night. A couple of steals, 13 points, 2/6 on 3s. And Pitt won, 60-59.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

  i don't recall hearing basketball players opting out of a "show case" game.  despite being ONLY the NIT, i can't imagine it was to save themselves for the NBA combine err sumpin.  says a little about character?  don't know however, because i haven't read anything else about it...anyone here care to add?  no biggie

It has zero to do with character. It’s a glorified exhibition.

[Ellenson Guerrero]

  i don't recall hearing basketball players opting out of a "show case" game.  despite being ONLY the NIT, i can't imagine it was to save themselves for the NBA combine err sumpin.  says a little about character?  don't know however, because i haven't read anything else about it...anyone here care to add?  no biggie

Hell, the entire UNC program opted out of the NIT based on nothing more than ego. That might say something about character, but I have no issue with Cam Whitmore declining to put the financial future of his entire family on the line to play  a game against Liberty University.

[rocket surgeon]

If I were a potential NBA draft pick, no way in Hell I would play in the NIT. I am sure the coaches were fine with it too. Getting the bench players some minutes to see what they have.

Yes, absolutely, however…without scanning the list and/or those who opted out, did any of them have a realistic shot at NBA?  Can’t imagine Villanova being loaded up with that kind of talent given they didn’t make the big dance
Justin Moore -senior(12.5/34% 3’s)and cam whitmore-freshman (13.5/ 34% 3’s)not on game roster


Dixon is their stud imho and he was there

Liberty playing on their home floor wanted this one more

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Yes, absolutely, however…without scanning the list and/or those who opted out, did any of them have a realistic shot at NBA?  Can’t imagine Villanova being loaded up with that kind of talent given they didn’t make the big dance
Justin Moore -senior(12.5/34% 3’s)and cam whitmore-freshman (13.5/ 34% 3’s)not on game roster


Dixon is their stud imho and he was there

Liberty playing on their home floor wanted this one more

Are you really not aware of the fact that Cam Whitnore is a projected lottery pick?

[rocket surgeon]

Are you really not aware of the fact that Cam Whitnore is a projected lottery pick?

No, sorry EG, although I follow hoops better than the average, I didn’t have his card, but thank you for the info.  I will now be interested to see where his career takes him. Understand I just haven’t heard of guys opting out in basketball as you do in football bowl games. I guess when you get into the lower tier tournaments, this becomes more common 

[Ellenson Guerrero]

No, sorry EG, although I follow hoops better than the average, I didn’t have his card, but thank you for the info.  I will now be interested to see where his career takes him. Understand I just haven’t heard of guys opting out in basketball as you do in football bowl games. I guess when you get into the lower tier tournaments, this becomes more common 

If Cam Whitmore were my son, I’d personally do everything in my power to prevent him from playing in the NIT. There is too much at stake for his future to tear an ACL or something in an essentially meaningless game.

[rocket surgeon]

If Cam Whitmore were my son, I’d personally do everything in my power to prevent him from playing in the NIT. There is too much at stake for his future to tear an ACL or something in an essentially meaningless game.

👍💪👍

[Ellenson Guerrero]

If Cam Whitmore were my son, I’d also have quite a few questions for my wife, as those abilities are not in the genome.

[Herman Cain]

Road game for The Hall against The Buffalos . Tough one point loss . Year one for Shaheen has some ups and downs . Let’s see how things work out in The Transfer Portal for The Pirates .

[UWW2MU]

If Cam Whitmore were my son, I’d also have quite a few questions for my wife, as those abilities are not in the genome.

Since this is the internet, I know I need to find something to be offended by today.  I've chosen this post as my daily "offended by" content.  This is clearly some sort of attack on adopted children, as you are clearly saying that an adopted child of your own genetic makeup couldn't possibly be your "real" son.  How dare you!   You're the worst human being alive.

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Since this is the internet, I know I need to find something to be offended by today.  I've chosen this post as my daily "offended by" content.  This is clearly some sort of attack on adopted children, as you are clearly saying that an adopted child of your own genetic makeup couldn't possibly be your "real" son.  How dare you!   You're the worst human being alive.

I’ll be honest, it hadn’t occurred to me to adopt Cam Whitmore. Given his future earning capacity, I should look into that possibility!

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

I’ll be honest, it hadn’t occurred to me to adopt Cam Whitmore. Given his future earning capacity, I should look into that possibility!

Wait I though Kyle Neptune already adopted him to save a schollie

[StillAWarrior]

I’ll be honest, it hadn’t occurred to me to adopt Cam Whitmore. Given his future earning capacity, I should look into that possibility!

Wait I though Kyle Neptune already adopted him to save a schollie

So, all EG needs to do is marry Kyle Neptune.

[warriorchick]

If Cam Whitmore were my son, I’d personally do everything in my power to prevent him from playing in the NIT. There is too much at stake for his future to tear an ACL or something in an essentially meaningless game.

But isn't that a risk every time you show up for basketball practice? Or play pickup ball with some friends?

I think it would be a shame if players start treating the NIT like football players treat the Pro Bowl.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

I think it would be a shame if players start treating the NIT like football players treat the Pro Bowl.

There both just glorified exhibitions.