NIT Pregame: #2 Illinois vs #6 Boise State, Monday, March 20th, 8:00pm CT, ESPN
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dgcrow
- Kelso, WA
My guess would be sometime early tomorrow. NIT officials and ESPN, knowing the surviving teams, could then work out a schedule for dates, times, and locations for the second round.
My understanding is that the game could BE tomorrow.
It's a real pop the trunk operation they're running here.
Another reason to in no way draw any conclusions on coaches from their results in the NIT.
dgcrow
- Kelso, WA
Could be tomorrow. That, of course, would be a real dis-service to those who might be thinking about attending. :hand:
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
Watching the second half of their game last night Boise St. doesn't strike me as a very athletic team. If the Illini can guard the three point line (I know that has been a problem this year) and they can keep their guards from scoring a ton of points I think they will be OK. They are also bigger than the Illini but the guy from Australia just hangs out at the three point line so hopefully Mav can handle things inside.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
I'm seeing this game as being tomorrow (Thursday) on various spots, including KenPom's site. But time is TBA.
Is that the best current info that anyone has?
Is that the best current info that anyone has?
I just searched on Google and the schedule that Google pulls up says Monday March 20.
If you think it is a disservice to Illinois fans, consider how Boise State might feel about a Thursday game. The team would need to book a flight, travel, and play all on the same day. And if you are a fan who wants to follow the team from Idaho? Fuggedaboutit!
dgcrow
- Kelso, WA
That would certainly be better than tomorrow (Thursday). It would give the fans who want to attend more time to plan, plus no TV competition from the NCAA tournament.
The NCAA website still says TBD. Which is TDB, I guess. Monday is the latest the game can be played.
dgcrow
- Kelso, WA
"Annoying"? Ahhh, Mark Tupper. Master of the understatement. :thumb:
Chieftain13
- StL
Sounds like 8pm on Monday
What is this tournament?
They will play all the NIT games Mon-Wed so not to conflict with Tourney games
That hasn't been the case in the past, but seems like they're pretty much just making things up as they go along at this point :noidea:
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TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
We're going to make it beyond the first weekend!!!
And then the next game will be against ISU in the Popeye's parking lot in Mahomet, that same night, starting whenever ISU gets there.
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
Ridiculous. I was going to make the trip down because I had this week off. Not anymore. Thanks a lot NIT/ESPN.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Good for a chuckle, thank you ! :thumb:
You think ESPN is sorry you're not going to the game?
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