[fullmetal]

They still play the NIT?

Us old guys will take any post-season games.

I said this elsewhere in reference to the women's team, but the program must absolutely participate in games and tournaments to fly the flag (recruitment, advancing the brand, exposure to alumni), to give the team more chances to compete (make it fun for the athletes, recruit the team back each year), and also to gain more experience (more practices, more games).  I assume there's also some revenue that comes with postseason tournament participation as well.

[fullmetal]

They still play the NIT?

Us old guys will take any post-season games.

I said this elsewhere in reference to the women's team, but the program must absolutely participate in games and tournaments to fly the flag (recruitment, advancing the brand, exposure to alumni), to give the team more chances to compete (make it fun for the athletes, recruit the team back each year), and also to gain more experience (more practices, more games).  I assume there's also some revenue that comes with postseason tournament participation as well.