Bradley in Las Vegas Invitational- Nov. 27-28- news for those planning to go

[Da Coach]

I can now say that this is what I have heard, though my source was only 90% on it. BU vs. OSU and Utah vs. Illinois.

[MacabreMob]

I have it on VERY good authority that BU will be playing Oklahoma St in the opening game in Las Vegas the weekend after Thanksgiving. It's a BOOK IT.

Doesn't surprise me they would put the B12 and the B10 teams on opposite sides of the bracket.

[BradleyBrave]

Doesn't surprise me they would put the B12 and the B10 teams on opposite sides of the bracket.

It also doesn't surprise me that Illinois wants nothing to do with Bradley on a Frirday night in Vegas.

[MacabreMob]

It also doesn't surprise me that Illinois wants nothing to do with Bradley on a Frirday night in Vegas.

I agree... but I doubt you'd get many UIUC fans to admit it.

[BradleyBrave]

I agree... but I doubt you'd get many UIUC fans to admit it.

Nope. It's just pure coincidence that Utah is losing their top 4 scorers, all of whom averaged double-digits for the Mountain West champs.

[Chico]

There isn't a bigger BU fan around than myself and I want them to beat whoever they play, but to say that Illinois wants nothing to do with Bradley and that Utah losing 4 starters and playing Illinois was planned is ridiculous. If they didn't want to take the chance of playing the Braves they wouldn't have committed to playing in the tounament. Let's beat Oklahoma St first and then go on to win the whole thing. When Oklahoma St was known as Oklahoma A&M, they had a great rivalry with BU. Would be nice to start it up again.

[BradleyBrave]

There isn't a bigger BU fan around than myself and I want them to beat whoever they play, but to say that Illinois wants nothing to do with Bradley and that Utah losing 4 starters and playing Illinois was planned is ridiculous. If they didn't want to take the chance of playing the Braves they wouldn't have committed to playing in the tounament. Let's beat Oklahoma St first and then go on to win the whole thing. When Oklahoma St was known as Oklahoma A&M, they had a great rivalry with BU. Would be nice to start it up again.

It's not that they don't want to play BU at all. That's not what I said. Obviously the promoters want the Big 10 against the Big 12 in the title game. If I was putting on tournament, that's what I would want. BU projects out to be better than Utah next year, and is only an hour and a half from Illinois. It makes perfect sense for Illinois to want to avoid us on Friday night (which is what I said in my original post). We might be better than Utah and might have more to play for. If BU is waiting for Illinois on Saturday, I am sure the Illini will be more than happy, as they'll likely think they'll have an easier time than they would with Oklahoma St.

[Chico]

It's not that they don't want to play BU at all. That's not what I said. Obviously the promoters want the Big 10 against the Big 12 in the title game. If I was putting on tournament, that's what I would want. BU projects out to be better than Utah next year, and is only an hour and a half from Illinois. It makes perfect sense for Illinois to want to avoid us on Friday night (which is what I said in my original post). We might be better than Utah and might have more to play for. If BU is waiting for Illinois on Saturday, I am sure the Illini will be more than happy, as they'll likely think they'll have an easier time than they would with Oklahoma St.

Now it's Friday night, not A Friday night as in your original post. I can see that. I see nothing wrong with the promoters wanting a B-10 and a B-12 match up. They are the 2 stronger conferences. Let's hope the Braves upset the apple cart.

[BradleyBrave]

Now it's Friday night, not A Friday night as in your original post. I can see that. I see nothing wrong with the promoters wanting a B-10 and a B-12 match up. They are the 2 stronger conferences. Let's hope the Braves upset the apple cart.

I didn't edit that. That's what I said. The cart needs upsetting. Let's spoil it altogether!

[squirrelgotdead]

Great to renew the old MVC rivalry series anyway possible. . .

It will be the first time Bradley has faced Oklahoma State in 51 years.

Pride should be on the line too, as BU holds the 9-8 series advantage. Not only should we keep it, we should extend it.

Okie State should be better and have an incoming class ranked as high as #11.

While it wasn't a prolific series, when the two schools did play, both were perennial Top 10 teams.

If BU picks up another road game on the BYU opening weekend swing, the first few weeks Bradley will have the opportunity to get some national attention with success.

Wofford would be a challenging Vegas warm-up. The other likely won't be an RPI counter-though I may be wrong on that. So even though the opponent may not be great, it hopefully won't affect our RPI.

[dogsrus]

I talked to Ken Goldin tonight, and he says Bradley will have extra tickets for sale to Bradley fans. Contact Ken's office about tickets just to the 2 night sessions when Bradley will be playing.

Note- from what I was told, I believe Bradley's tickets are in section 102-

A tad dissapointed with our seats...perhaps it was a cost issue but why not spread the 4 marquee teams out evenly in the prime seats. Yes you have to take care of sponsors but to push us to almost near the end is ridiculous IMO.

Maybe it was by choice on BU's part to save a few bucks but I'd gladly pay a few extra dollars to sit more near the center.

[Da Coach]

It definitely was not Bradley's choice. They had to take what was given them. I suspect the other schools may have had their choices ahead of Bradley, since the tournament organizers likely are expecting more fans from Illinois, Utah, and Ok. State.
Plus, tournaments like this usually want to save the best seats to sell to the public, since poor seating sections are very hard to sell to the public.

[BU RICK]

I think you'll be happy with the seats in 102. I had seats similar to that at Hoffman Estates a few years ago, it was the club section at the side near the end of the court and I was worried about that, the diagram wasn't completely accurate - they turned out to have great sight lines and you're right by the basket when the Braves are coming your way. It looks like this arena is pretty much like the one in Hoffman Estates.

[squirrelgotdead]

UNLV is playing Louisville at Thomas & Mack on 11/28. If it's an afternoon game that might not be one to miss if you are in Vegas. . .

And if you get there a couple days earlier, UNLV plays Holy Cross at Thomas & Mack on 11/25.

[dogsrus]

FOr those wanting to transport glof clubs I just heard it will cost 25-35$ extra.