Chris Beard and Ole Miss have officially rejected an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), concluding their 2023-24 season. Similarly, Indiana has announced plans to decline an NIT bid if one is extended, with a focus on pivoting to recruiting efforts. This decision comes as the transfer portal window is set to open, indicating a strategic shift towards building for the future rather than participating in the NIT.
AM RT Per Peegs sources: Indiana will now focus on recruiting, will not play in the NIT. #iubb https://t.co/wAt970VX8J
AM RT Per https://t.co/21qm56hx7e sources, Indiana will now focus on recruiting, will not play in the NIT. #iubb https://t.co/wAt970VX8J
It’s being reported IU will decline an NIT invitation if offered. With the portal opening soon, the Hoosiers need to worry about recruiting, not the antiquated NIT.
A source tells IndyStar that Indiana will decline an NIT bid if one is extended. Hoosiers plan to pivot recruiting from here. Transfer portal window opens Monday: https://t.co/CCcOyPZy40 #iubb
For those asking: Indiana plans to focus on recruiting at the conclusion of its season. Indiana does not plan on playing in the NIT. #iubb
NEWS | Chris Beard and Ole Miss reject NIT invitation, concluding 2023-24 season. via @247Sports | #OleMiss https://t.co/dlU4P4fNKD