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EIEIO Tourney

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What's everyone's opinion on accepting a bid to the CIT or CBI this year? I didn't even thing BU would be ready to take on an EIEIO tourney this year, but I would gladly take a spot because our younger players would really benefit from the experience.
 
I don't see a purpose for this team because it really is not that young. There are 7 upperclassmen on the team, 6 of which are the main contributors. The only reason would be to give the seniors one last hurrah in front of the hometown fans. I would imagine any Cit/CBI tourney would feature home games at the colosseum.

Next year with Grier and Fields eligible along with Tucker, Zevevic, and others added on might be more worthwhile. I seem to remember a trip being planned prior to next season which would be a great idea IMO.
 
Accept it !!!

Accept it !!!

I still don't think we will be offered. But I would be 100% behind going if offered. It would be a reward for DSE and Will and Jake. It would show we are making progress. It would give the returning players more practice time. We may lose money if we have a home game. I doubt we would sell a huge amount of tickets. I think it would be a amazing accomplishment for this years team though.

And yes to acknowledge what I know is coming. I was really close to thinking it was a bad idea the last time we went. I just think we are in a different circumstance now.
 
Agreed. An EIEIO tourney is fine for a projected last place team that overachieved. It's not great for a projected top 3 team.
 
My feelings about these two tournaments are directly related to the direction of the program. They should never be used to pad win totals for teams with arrows pointing down. However, if a team has overachieved, then I like the idea of using it as a reward.
 
Old Coach said:
My feelings about these two tournaments are directly related to the direction of the program. They should never be used to pad win totals for teams with arrows pointing down. However, if a team has overachieved, then I like the idea of using it as a reward.
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Totally agree this is a good reward for an overachieving team.
 
My feelings stand. I have no problem with any EIEIO tournament, any year we qualify for it, no matter what the direction the team is going. That said, obviously that is not our goal, and we should not be satisfied with it just to make the postseason. But if that's the best we do in a particular season, more games gives the young players experience, and the outgoing players a chance for an encore in front of the fans (assuming we get home games).
 
Bravesfan said:
My feelings stand. I have no problem with any EIEIO tournament, any year we qualify for it, no matter what the direction the team is going. That said, obviously that is not our goal, and we should not be satisfied with it just to make the postseason. But if that's the best we do in a particular season, more games gives the young players experience, and the outgoing players a chance for an encore in front of the fans (assuming we get home games).
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I said the same thing the first time we played in these type tournaments. + 1
 
ph said:
Agreed. An EIEIO tourney is fine for a projected last place team that overachieved. It's not great for a projected top 3 team.
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exactly - if you are picked to finish last but still do well enough for a post-season bid & a chance to earn some glory and play 3, 4 or 5 more games - I can't imagine anyone on the team saying no.
 
Agree. It would be good for the team and fans. If there are a few fans who don't like it, they can stay home
 
I'm all for accepting an offer to a post-season tournament. More exposure can't hurt. Reward the players for all the hard work put in this year.
 
If it is a choice between more basketball and the season being over, my choice is more basketball.

Would like to adjust minutes in favor of KDB, JC, and NW in any EIEIO.
 
So almost all of us are in agreement. Hooray!!!
Another benefit of the EIEIO...bringing us together in perfect harmony!
 
bradleyfan124 said:
Anytime a team can play extra games no matter where it is at is a big plus for everyone
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Bradley should almost always take these invitations if for no other reason than to simply get more practice time. Every day we're still playing is another day of practice we get.
 
Chico said:
And to have JE take at least one shot in 33 minutes.
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That will likely be different in our next couple games.

We NEED Jake to be productive in assists, rebounds, scoring in order to beat the better teams in the Valley.

A guy that's shooting 41% in league games from behind the arc needs to get at least a couple shots off in 30+ minutes.

We are 9-4 in games when Jake has scored 8 or more and 9-4 when he's tallied 14 among pts., rebounds, and assists.
We can win without him, but the production he gives makes us so much better.
 
LittleBrave said:
That will likely be different in our next couple games.

We NEED Jake to be productive in assists, rebounds, scoring in order to beat the better teams in the Valley.

A guy that's shooting 41% in league games from behind the arc needs to get at least a couple shots off in 30+ minutes.

We are 9-4 in games when Jake has scored 8 or more and 9-4 when he's tallied 14 among pts., rebounds, and assists.
We can win without him, but the production he gives makes us so much better.
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Finally, a response. Thanks. I thought I was the only one who was concerned that one of or better shooters went shotless.
 
Chico said:
Finally, a response. Thanks. I thought I was the only one who was concerned that one of or better shooters went shotless.
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I don't remember Jake even looking to score.
We can't expect just 3 guys to score on this team to win games consistently.

I at least like that JC is looking to score the last couple games even when he's been in a funk pretty much all season.
 
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