The CB Crown Tournament - 2026

[Jay Bee]

I'm ignorant here. I think this tourney is now only going to be eight teams... what are the possibilities that Marquette plays in it? Do we know what has to happen? I can't follow the selection criteria/interplay with NIT, etc.. all I know is I'd love for MU to keep practicing and play in Sin City this April. Anyone have good insights that are not #FakeNews #Lies?

#BannerTime

[The Lens]

Is this the FOX property? I would expect MU to be seriously considered bc of

1) FOX / Big East
2) Past success in recent years
3) a lot of your other non NCAA teams will see coaching changes. MU will be a rare "bad" team that has its coach and core returning players in tact.

[DFW HOYA]

The Crown was shortened from 16 to eight teams. The Big East gets only two bids.

It's very likely two are Seton hall and Creighton.

[BM1090]

So, probably need some teams to decline to get an invite. Strong finish and a good showing in NY might help.

[#UnleashJosh]

 

[TheButlerDidIt]

Or just win the Big East tourney and we don't have to think about The Crown!

[CountryRoads]

I'd watch it if we went, but would prefer to just doom scroll portal news.

[BM1090]

I'd watch it if we went, but would prefer to just doom scroll portal news.

I think this year any games NJ, DO, AS, and RP can get together are beneficial

[wadesworld]

I think this year any games NJ, DO, AS, and RP can get together are beneficial

GE brings up a good point that we don't want anyone spraining an ankle in a season we aren't going to the Tournament.  Should hope for a loss in R1 of the BET and head home.  Put AS, NJ, and RP in bubble wrap until November.

Heck.  Start that now.