Be careful Yankee, I got called a moron for that. If you don't agree with punitive punishment of the team for playing their guts out down the stretch, you will get lambasted.
And in answer to the OP: SIR, you didn't ask a question, YOU posed a preference for punishing a team that played hard the 2nd half and was a couple of points away from a really good season. The teams that decline the NIT generally do so because of some sort of team violation not because the school punishes them because they "weren't good enough". You never stated that they didn't deserve the NCAA, you just said decline the NIT. And asked for everyone else's opinion. My opinion is that it is stupid to even make the statement based on your supposition that it would be punishment and that "they" don't deserve ANY post season play. That quite frankly is stupid. And, when I said so, you read one line of my post and called me a moron. You have made up your mind and are pissed that anyone would challenge you.
This team played with 50% of its underneath offense and defense sidelined. CCM finally got Jordan McRae to play to his potential on offense and some on defense. However, his turnovers hurt us more than anyone is willing to admit. I feel like we finally started playing like we should have. I feel next years team will continue to improve and the dance will be a real deal. I guess sweeping Vandy, pounding KY, and continuing the dominance over FL isn't good enough anymore for a rebuilding team. Instant gratification is all the rage.
