Predictions say a #4 seed in the NIT

[OrangeBeachVol]

I really thought we would be higher than that. NC State would be #1 seed in predicted bracket Vols would be in.

 

[BruinVol]

I think we need to win Thursday or we don’t get in the NiT

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

I think we need to win Thursday or we don’t get in the NiT

I think even if Tennessee loses the NIT would still invite a 17-15 Tennessee team.

 

[VolBricks]

Is this team going to be interested in playing in the NIT? Historically TN BB teams have not fared to well in the NIT.

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

Is this team going to be interested in playing in the NIT? Historically TN BB teams have not fared to well in the NIT.

I think they will and they could play themselves into MSG and at least the NIT Semifinals.

 

[whodeycin85]

It may not be a national championship....but id be damn proud of these gentlemen if they won the NIT

 

[goldvol]

I think they would be up for playing in the NIT. It's a young team who needs the experience. I would like to keep balling if I was on the team.

 

[Special Ed]

It's either the NIT or the NOT

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

It's either the NIT or the NOT

I don't think Phil Fulmer would pay for Tennessee to play in the CIT

 

[sechamp2012]

I think they would be up for playing in the NIT. It's a young team who needs the experience. I would like to keep balling if I was on the team.

The key words Young Team
If this was a team with 4 or 5 Seniors they may just go through the motions. I've seen teams close to making NCAA & miss and older players are just done with it.

 

[VolGee4]

I think even if Tennessee loses the NIT would still invite a 17-15 Tennessee team.

The NIT has actually gotten tougher more recently because there are some teams that are automatically invited. If you won your conference regular season but lost in the tournament, then you are automatically invited. The NCAAT committee also lists its last four out, and those teams become the top 4 seeds in the NIT. Not saying that UT won't get invited, but in some years, the numbers shrink.

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

The NIT has actually gotten tougher more recently because there are some teams that are automatically invited. If you won your conference regular season but lost in the tournament, then you are automatically invited. The NCAAT committee also lists its last four out, and those teams become the top 4 seeds in the NIT. Not saying that UT won't get invited, but in some years, the numbers shrink.

Purdue is 16-15 and NIT Bracketologies have them as a #1 Seed

 

[VolGee4]

Purdue is 16-15 and NIT Bracketologies have them as a #1 Seed

Pretty sure they have to be listed as first four out by the NCAAT committee. Just saying that it’s not quite as easy as it used to be.

 

[vol_fan_dan]

More practices and more games. Gotta love it!

 

[pimo1]

Yup and seeding will change quite a bit based on results from conference tourneys. Sadly I see this as best case scenario. We have a much better chance at a multiple game run in the NIT than in the big dance. More games=more experience next year

 

[AirForceVol74]

#4 seed sounds about right

 

[Putbacks]

Everybody is 0-0 by then anyway.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

I guess a #4 seed probably means only one home game is likely unless upsets put them against a lower seed in round 2 or if there's a venue conflict at a higher seed's place. A #3 seed enables a possible 2nd game in the TBA. If TN survived to a third game it would almost certainly be a road game.

 

[Roustabout]

Purdue is 16-15 and NIT Bracketologies have them as a #1 Seed

They’ve got a hard on for the Big 10 this year.

 

[1985Vols]

Yup and seeding will change quite a bit based on results from conference tourneys. Sadly I see this as best case scenario. We have a much better chance at a multiple game run in the NIT than in the big dance. More games=more experience next year

It depends if the players actually care or not. I’ve seen too many teams get in the NIT and you can tell they would prefer to be on Spring Break. Not sure what this years team would do if they get in

 

[Johnnyreb#VFL]

It won’t matter after we win the SEC Tourney, we’ll be dancin’