Why is Indiana not in the NIT?

Indiana wasn't in the NIT (National Invitation Tournament) recently because they turned down the invitation in 2024 to focus on the offseason and coaching changes, while in other years, the Selection Committee simply found other teams more deserving for the NCAA or NIT spots, despite late-season surges or strong computer metrics. The decision often comes down to balancing a team's overall body of work against their late-season performance and program direction, with Indiana choosing to prioritize rebuilding under new leadership in recent seasons.

Why isn't Indiana in the NIT tournament?

The NCAA Tournament selection committee ended IU's season, and Mike Woodson's tenure, by snubbing the Hoosiers for two teams with inferior bodies of work: North Carolina and Xavier. The selection committee got it right if it was trying to put the best teams, not resumes, into the field.

Who declined NIT 2025?

LSU, like South Carolina, opted to decline the invitation this March. The Tigers finished their season with a 91-62 loss to Mississippi State in Wednesday's opening round of the SEC Tournament. LSU will finish the season 14-18 overall, 3-15 in conference play and second to last in the SEC.

Why are there no Big Ten teams in NIT?

Non-NCAA tournament teams from the Big East, Big Ten and Big 12 conferences were contractually prohibited from playing in any other postseason tournament, including the NIT, if they declined an invitation or removed themselves from consideration for a bid to the College Basketball Crown.

Why can't Ohio State play in the NIT?

By being one of the top two Big Ten teams in the NET rankings that did not participate in the NCAA tournament, Ohio State was contractually obligated to participate in the event — which was reportedly going to have an NIL element to it — if it chose to play in any postseason. It was not eligible to play in the NIT.

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Why did LSU decline NIT?

“Unfortunately, due to some attrition on our roster with injuries we decided it was best not to participate this year. We will build on that and start our work immediately as we look to make a return to the NCAA Tournament in 2026.”

Did Woody Hayes apologize?

No, Woody Hayes never formally apologized for punching Clemson player Charlie Bauman in the 1978 Gator Bowl, maintaining his stance that he "didn't apologize for anything" and took the blame without excuses, though he did call Bauman later without directly addressing the punch, and his own university offered an apology. Hayes often said he "despised to lose," and his refusal to apologize was part of his intense, "take the blame and go on" philosophy, though he expressed regret for his departure from Ohio State. 

Who declined to play in the NIT?

In succeeding years, other teams such as Oklahoma State, Louisville, Georgia Tech, Georgetown, and LSU have declined to play in the NIT when they did not make the NCAA tournament.

Is NIT or crown better?

A key question surrounding the Crown would be how the strength of its participants stacks up against the NIT. As mentioned, the NIT only featured four power conference teams, compared to eleven in the Crown. The average KenPom rank of NIT teams was 102.3, while the Crown had an average of 82.2.

What is the easiest D1 school to get into for basketball?

There's no single "easiest" D1 basketball school, as it depends on your skills, academics, and location, but generally, mid-major conferences (like some in the Midwest) often have less intense recruitment than major conferences (SEC), with smaller schools or those in less prominent leagues potentially offering more opportunities if you meet their academic and athletic standards, though only about 1% of high school players make D1 at all. Focus on schools where you're a strong recruit, can get good financial aid, and have solid grades (2.3 GPA minimum). 

Why isn't West Virginia in the NIT?

And when it comes to the 2025 NCAA Tournament, West Virginia has the dubious distinction of being that team. The tournament's selection committee revealed that one of the biggest reasons for the Mountaineers' omission was the fact that senior guard Tucker DeVries was potentially going to miss games.

Has anyone ever gotten a 100% correct March Madness bracket?

No, no one has ever officially achieved a 100% perfect March Madness bracket in the history of the NCAA tournament, as the odds are astronomically high (around 1 in 9.2 quintillion), and no verified submission has ever gotten all 63 games correct. The closest anyone came was in 2019 when a fan correctly predicted the first 49 games before busting in the Sweet Sixteen round.
 

Why couldn't the Houston player touch the ball?

Houston's Emanuel Sharp couldn't touch the ball in the final seconds of the 2025 championship because he had already violated a travel rule by jumping, falling with the ball, and then releasing it; touching it again would have been a double dribble, effectively making him unable to possess the ball without another violation, as clarified by rules about losing pivot foot status after an airborne attempt.
 

How much is Indiana paying Darian DeVries?

Indiana is paying new men's basketball coach Darian DeVries a minimum of $27 million over a six-year contract, averaging $4.5 million annually, with a base salary of $550,000 plus increasing supplemental income and significant bonuses for achievements like winning Big Ten titles or making deep NCAA Tournament runs, as detailed in his contract released in April 2025. 

How accurate was the movie Hoosiers?

Hoosiers is a loosely fictionalized story inspired by the 1954 Milan High School basketball team's real-life underdog state championship win, capturing the spirit but changing key details like characters (no "Shooter"), the coach's personality (more like Bobby Knight), the team's initial talent, and the final game's opponent (Crispus Attucks played in the semi-final, not the final). The most factual part is the final 18 seconds of the championship game, which mirrored the actual game-winning shot by Bobby Plump (Jimmy Chitwood's counterpart). 

Will IU accept an NIT bid?

Indiana was not selected for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. IU has no plans to play in the NIT or The Crown.

Who owns the NIT tournament?

In 1985 a preseason NIT tournament was introduced and is played annually in November. In 2005 the NCAA purchased ownership rights to the NIT tournaments.

Is there a 7 ft 9 college basketball player?

Yes, there is a 7-foot-9 college basketball player, Olivier Rioux, who plays center for the Florida Gators and is the tallest player in NCAA history, setting records with his first college points in late 2025.
 

Is the NBA growing or declining?

The NBA faces a paradox: revenue and talent are growing, but traditional TV viewership is declining, marked by lower ratings for national broadcasts despite record revenues and a strong global presence. While some point to issues like playstyle (more 3-pointers, less physicality) and poor accessibility (piracy, cable cutting), others argue the league is resilient within the shrinking TV landscape, drawing a large share of the remaining live TV audience, and is adapting to new media. 

Why didn't Michigan have to vacate wins?

In this instance, Bay noted that vacated wins can only happen in cases involving the use of a player who should have been ineligible to play. That didn't happen here, so it wasn't a penalty that could even be considered by the committee.

Which NBA player has autism?

The NBA player publicly known for having autism is Tony Snell, who was diagnosed at age 31 after his son's autism diagnosis, a revelation that brought him clarity about his lifelong feelings of being different, independent, and struggling to connect personally. Snell became the first NBA player to share his autism diagnosis, explaining it helped his life make sense and prompting him to become an advocate for autism awareness, sharing his story on podcasts and with organizations like the Special Olympics.
 

Did Indiana decline NIT?

Yes, the Indiana University men's basketball team has declined NIT invitations in recent years, notably after the 2024 season, choosing to focus on roster building and the upcoming season rather than participating in the postseason tournament, a decision sometimes met with criticism from former coaches. They passed on the NIT in 2024 and also turned down the new College Basketball Crown tournament in 2025, shifting focus to the transfer portal and future seasons. 

What does Jim Everett do now?

Post-NFL. After his NFL career ended, Everett received an MBA degree from Pepperdine University and started an asset management business. Eventually, he settled in Dana Point, California.

How many Clemson players opted out of the bowl game?

For the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl, Clemson had a significant number of players absent, with reports citing around 27 to 30 scholarship players missing due to a combination of NFL draft opt-outs, injuries, and players entering the transfer portal, including key defenders like Peter Woods, T.J. Parker, and Avieon Terrell, as well as some offensive linemen and depth players. 

Why did Ray Ray McElrathbey leave Clemson?

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