Several college basketball teams have opted out of playing in the NIT due to concerns over the portal and coaching changes. The NIT has adjusted its rules to offer more bids to power conference teams, but 16 power conference teams still declined. A new tournament, seen as a rival to the NIT, will feature 16 teams from limited conferences, sparking competition and speculation about the future of college basketball tournaments.
March Wars: We're Getting A New College Hoops Tournament Being Called The NIT's Rival, Will Have 16 Teams From Limited Conferences https://t.co/1cEvgR8hyV https://t.co/1wrGOWRLZq
I believe the point of this isn’t even really about competing with the NIT. Who’s gonna watch this thing? No one, and they know that. But if the NCAA implodes or fractures, it will be a mad dash for big conferences and networks to mark their territory for a postseason tournament https://t.co/EtawA7MqTc
• Fearful of a potential Fox-sponsored competitor for power conferences, the NIT changes their own rules to give more bids to power conference teams. • 16 power conference teams declined the NIT. • The Fox competitor Tournament will start anyway. 😂 https://t.co/isX7i0z0tS
Teams don't want to play in the NIT because they want to hit the portal. This idea is dead on arrival. https://t.co/aWJ0kloMCo
Considering the number of schools that opted out of the NIT, including Syracuse, due to the portal and other reasons, a straight-up NIT rival tournament is an interesting move. https://t.co/UjCffiSwj0
Bad name, bad idea. ACC and SEC aren't even officially attached to this bad idea because of allegiances to other television networks. Not to mention the major logistical issues with the portal and coaching changes for non-NCAAT teams. Folks: This thing stinks. https://t.co/uvV7MGKSyz
A slew of teams passed on playing in the NIT. Where does it fit in college basketball's new era? https://t.co/V3IJBHC6tH…uture-whats-next/