Here's hoping that Auburn doesn't improve (like everyone is predicting they will) and gets embarrassed in this event.
If things go as planned, we should be a top 15 preseason team too.
Doesn't Chaminade play in that tourney every year? Wonder why they're not listed.
The 2018 event represents the first time in Tournament history that eight Division I teams take the floor on Maui, a format which will continue in the following alternating years (2018, 2020, 2022 and beyond). Chaminade, which has hosted the Tournament since its founding and produced national headlines following upset wins, will continue to host and compete in the Opening Round on the mainland during those years. For 2019 and the following alternating years, Chaminade will compete in the Championship Round on Maui.
"This new arrangement expands the reach of Chaminade University, the men's basketball team and our student-athletes," said Chaminade University President, Brother Bernard Ploeger. "Our players will have increased exposure competing on the mainland in some of college basketball's largest arenas and our coaching staff will have an opportunity to extend their recruiting presence, thus amplifying the visibility of the University and our brand."
Maui invite
Doesn't Chaminade play in that tourney every year? Wonder why they're not listed.
Doubtful. If we have a successful season this year, it'll be because of Hill, Abrams, and Thorne. Unless we get Wilkes and end up in the Sweet 16 this year, everyone should expect a drop off in talent. We might receive votes but the only respect that we're getting at all right now is because of Hill so him graduating will be huge when it comes to preseason rankings.
It is not next year, it is two years from now.:thumb:
Oh man, I've been hoping for this but didn't think it would actually happen! November 2018 should be right around the time I'm finishing my grad work out here, and Maui's a pretty quick hop from the West Coast...