Maui 2023 Field

[MuggsyB]

It's worth reiterating how freaking loaded this tournament will be come November.  It's very conceivable there will be 5 top 10 teams including us.  Considering that gym holds 3000 (?) Im not sure one could go to a better sporting event. 

[Herman Cain]

It's worth reiterating how freaking loaded this tournament will be come November.  It's very conceivable there will be 5 top 10 teams including us.  Considering that gym holds 3000 (?) Im not sure one could go to a better sporting event.

Muggsy :
Are you going?

[MuggsyB]

Muggsy :
Are you going?

I don't know what to do Herman...it's really tough for me logistically because I have to be in Chi for Thanksgiving.  But it may be a once in a lifetime situation.

[Jay Bee]

I need to figure out where to stay. #cheap

[BCHoopster]

Honua Kai Resorts, great resort, condos with lots of pools and restaurant on the ground, if your taking your family, it’s great!

[mu_eyeballs]

Booked the Hotel today!!

[The Lens]

I need to figure out where to stay. #cheap

The Four Seasons is Wailea is one of my favorites but Ritz Kapaula is much more convienent for this trip.  However if budget is a concern (and it sounds like it is), I'd go Sheraton.  You can get in under $1800 daily.     

[shoothoops]

The Westin, Hyatt, Marriott, are all.walking distance for able bodied people ir a short drive. Otherwise there are several other choices farther out.

Best Western then Royal Lahaina and a few others for budget options.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

The Four Seasons is Wailea is one of my favorites but Ritz Kapaula is much more convienent for this trip.  However if budget is a concern (and it sounds like it is), I'd go Sheraton.  You can get in under $1800 daily.     

I hope “$1,800 daily” is a typo.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I hope “$1,800 daily” is a typo.

Lens is a Blue Plater not a Blue Lighter.

#1%

[Lighthouse 84]

Lens is a Blue Plater not a Blue Lighter.

#1%

But is he a Blue Darter??

[The Lens]

I hope “$1,800 daily” is a typo.

Yeah, my bad, meant nightly.

[DarkWarrior]

I have lodging at the Hyatt which is a perfect location. I haven't secured any game tickets and can't seem to find any information on how they might be secured. There are a few listed on sites for over $3000 per ticket. I assume there will be some availability at a later point. Any related information would be appreciated!

[YoungMUFan4]

I have lodging at the Hyatt which is a perfect location. I haven't secured any game tickets and can't seem to find any information on how they might be secured. There are a few listed on sites for over $3000 per ticket. I assume there will be some availability at a later point. Any related information would be appreciated!

I (STH) inquired with the MU ticket office and was politely told to pound sand. Said they received a very small allotment.

[Dr. Blackheart]

But is he a Blue Darter??

Definitely a Blue Darter over a Blue Chipper. Sad

[Hards Alumni]

I need to figure out where to stay. #cheap

Make sure you get the Kapua suite!

[Marquette4life]

I would assume you can buy game tickets fairly easily outside the arena? Any tips from people who have gone in years past would be great

[GoldenEagles03]

I would assume you can buy game tickets fairly easily outside the arena? Any tips from people who have gone in years past would be great

I've never been, but I thought I remember reading the exact opposite. That it is extremely difficult to get tickets.

[Marquette4life]

I've never been, but I thought I remember reading the exact opposite. That it is extremely difficult to get tickets.

so basically dont go if you dont have tix going in?

[GoldenEagles03]

so basically dont go if you dont have tix going in?

I thought I remember reading something on here from someone that went in the past that it is difficult to get tickets, but I've never been so I cannot speak from experience.

[rocky_warrior]

I would assume you can buy game tickets fairly easily outside the arena? Any tips from people who have gone in years past would be great

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=64415.0

Also, from the official website:

The 2023 Maui Jim Maui Invitational is shaping up to be one of the best in history! Due to the high demand for the Tournament, all Booster fan travel packages are currently sold out. The Tournament will go on sale with ticket-only packages the week of August 7th. We expect ticket-only packages to be extremely limited. Please continue to follow our social media platforms and website for more on sale ticket information.

[WeAreMarquette96]

First round matchups for Maui announced:

https://collegehoops.today/rothstein-files/bracket-set-for-2023-maui-invitational/

Kansas vs Chaminade
Marquette vs UCLA
Tennessee vs Syracuse
Purdue vs Gonzaga

UCLA rumored to be landing a 7’3 Spanish center that shoots 3s and blocks everything and has potential to be the #1 pick in 2024 (Aday Mara)

Not sure if the two 4 team regions have been finalized or who we’d play next if we win/lose

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

First round matchups for Maui announced:

https://collegehoops.today/rothstein-files/bracket-set-for-2023-maui-invitational/

Kansas vs Chaminade
Marquette vs UCLA
Tennessee vs Syracuse
Purdue vs Gonzaga

UCLA rumored to be landing a 7’3 Spanish center that shoots 3s and blocks everything and has potential to be the #pick in 2024 (Aday Mara)

I’ve heard that UCLA is rumored to be doomed. Plus they are evil and must be destroyed.

[4everwarriors]

Ax Rico. He's tight wit Alcindor goin' back two der Power Memorial daze has da skinny on all thangs UCLA, hey?

[Dr. Blackheart]

First round matchups for Maui announced:

https://collegehoops.today/rothstein-files/bracket-set-for-2023-maui-invitational/

Kansas vs Chaminade
Marquette vs UCLA
Tennessee vs Syracuse
Purdue vs Gonzaga

UCLA rumored to be landing a 7’3 Spanish center that shoots 3s and blocks everything and has potential to be the #1 pick in 2024 (Aday Mara)

Not sure if the two 4 team regions have been finalized or who we’d play next if we win/lose

Judging from this, guessing at the seeds

1. Kansas
2. Tennessee
3. Purdue
4. Marquette
5. UCLA
6. Gonzaga
7. Syracuse
8. Chaminade

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Do they actually seed this? Or just work with ESPN to bracket it for television match ups. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Do they actually seed this? Or just work with ESPN to bracket it for television match ups.

Here was last year's brackets and times. Noon Hawaiian time if that holds versus UCLA.  On the Deuce.

[zcg2013]

UCLA is a big question mark to me. They return Bona, but that's really about it from last year's key players. I would love a second-round matchup with Kansas.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Marquette vs UCLA will be at 10:30pm CT on ESPN2

[swoopem]

Marquette vs UCLA will be at 10:30pm CT on ESPN2

I’ll be on a Monday, right?

[79Warrior]

The Westin, Hyatt, Marriott, are all.walking distance for able bodied people ir a short drive. Otherwise there are several other choices farther out.

Best Western then Royal Lahaina and a few others for budget options.

Many Hotel's sold out.

[Mr. Nielsen]

I’ll be on a Monday, right?

Correct.


Tuesday will be at 9:30pm with a win on Monday or 4:00pm with a loss on Monday.

[MU82]

When you click on bracket on the website, it still shows last year's bracket. I'd expect that will change soon ... though Mr. Nielsen, as usual, is on top of things!

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I expect a win vs. UCLA but if we do lose do we end up stuck with Chaminade next based on the bracket?

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

I expect a win vs. UCLA but if we do lose do we end up stuck with Chaminade next based on the bracket?

Unless they beat Kansas.

[tower912]

No point in worrying about it.    That field is absolutely stacked, as we have known for some time.     Take an Izzo mindset.    Anybody, anywhere, and November/December games are about the process, not the outcome.   

[barfolomew]

I expect a win vs. UCLA but if we do lose do we end up stuck with Chaminade next based on the bracket?

#DLTUCLA

[Jay Bee]

Lose to a mediocre UCLA team, play a non game vs Chaminade, followed by some team that got whipped in their first game… guess we hope for 1-1 with a so so win, a not good loss and an exhibition game.

#COLE

[MU82]

No point in worrying about it.    That field is absolutely stacked, as we have known for some time.     Take an Izzo mindset.    Anybody, anywhere, and November/December games are about the process, not the outcome.

Stop with the common-sense take, tower. This is Scoop, dammit!

[tower912]

Maybe UCLA is wishing they didn't have to play MU first.

[Afroman]

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Maybe UCLA is wishing they didn't have to play MU first.

Exactly. Who exactly do people think we should play?

[MU82]

Thanks.

[brewcity77]

Exactly. Who exactly do people think we should play?

I wanted Gonzaga on the opposite side of the bracket from Chaminade.

[tower912]

MU better put out some special edition Hawaiian print polos and make them available to the public.     

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Exactly. Who exactly do people think we should play?

It’s not about playing UCLA. Would have rather been on the other side of the bracket than Chaminade regardless of who we play first.

Not a big deal as I fully expect to win and play Kansas but that was my hope.