Bay Area Billiken Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 stands at 87, 88, or 89, depending on the RPI service, after yesterday's big win over Charlotte. An RPI in that range would likely get SLU an NIT bid in the recently expanded 40 team NIT. The game Wednesday night against Marquette is another must win game for SLU. We have to protect the home court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiken Law Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 I really don't think RPI plays that big of a factor in the NIT selection. It's more about which teams will generate revenue, draw fans and television ratings. Look at NIT brackets, they'll set it up for a team who will draw well in NYC to have an easy run to MSG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Area Billiken Posted February 15, 2004 Author Share Posted February 15, 2004 The RPI does play a role in NIT selections, but the NIT will make exceptions for New York area teams. For instance, a New York or New Jersey area team with an RPI in the low 100's that has had a good season will often get an NIT bid to the exclusion of someone else. Right now per a pure following of the RPI, the NIT would cut off at #97 Nebraska. But #98 Northwestern, #103 Georgetown, and #116 St. Peter's would probably get bids, in the case of Northwestern and Georgetown because of their names, and in the case of St. Peter's due to its location. And bigger schools usually get some deference due to the perceived ability to draw crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketbill Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 and we have Louisville and Cinci to play still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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