CBI

[TU_BLA]

So out of the 16 teams in the bracket, there's only 1 P5 (Colorado) and the rest looks like mid-major craptastic tournament spectacular (including ORU). Isn't it a sure fire sign you should probably discontinue your event if you can't attract any good teams? Is it even worth taking a bid if your a major basketball school anymore?

 

[Tulsafanzz]

Oregon State turned down the CBI. Memphis fans said they announced earlier that it was NIT or nothing for them. I would guess many others (Minnesota, TCU ?) quietly declined. Maybe a Tulsa team with a ton of freshmen (2017?) would accept a bid, but I really hope we don't have to again.

 

[TUMe]

CBI was fun the one time we did it because there were three games with old foe Bradley and because we had been so awful for a few years. I can't imagine us doing it again...or rather don't want to imagine ever needing to.

 

[I.I.]

Wojcik needed it for his 20 wins bonus.

 

[TU_BLA]

Then the next question is...should this event just go away? ORU has a home game but it is going to be really quiet in the Mabee Center as students are on Spring Break (just like TU). I actually think TU fans might show up to a pretty decent late notice crowb (3500-4000). ORU might be lucky to draw 1500 to their CBI game.

Does the CBI still require teams to front $10k for a home game?

 

[youngblood223]

Originally posted by TU_BLA:
Then the next question is...should this event just go away? ORU has a home game but it is going to be really quiet in the Mabee Center as students are on Spring Break (just like TU). I actually think TU fans might show up to a pretty decent late notice crowb (3500-4000). ORU might be lucky to draw 1500 to their CBI game.

Does the CBI still require teams to front $10k for a home game?

Here's a question: Does it make money? Because if it does, it's not going anywhere.