PhDeac
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For the following question just assume that we finish with a resume that would give us either an #11 or #12 seed in the NCAA Tourney, but we do not play one of those "1st Round/Play-In Games" that are played before the "Real 1st Rd" starts on Thursday. On the other hand, if we were to go to the NIT we would either be a #1 or #2 seed. Which do you think is more important for the program?
I understand the value in going back to the NCAA Tourney and being on the national stage after a prolonged absence; as well as, how it can help future recruiting. On the other hand, I would place more value on this core of players, including Manning, learning how to win post season games in the NIT rather than going to the NCAA Tourney and losing in the 1st round. We have to learn how to walk before we can run, and since we haven't won a conference road game or an ACC Tourney game under Manning I believe winning actual post-season games in the NIT would be more beneficial for the long term success of the program going forward. Also, if Wake can get a #1 or #2 seed in the NIT, then that could give them 2-3 possible home games. Finally, remember that the NIT isn't like what it use to be 15-20 years ago, there are a lot more quality teams in the NIT than in the past.
Screw this. We want to be in the position to win the whole thing. The NIT is the consolation prize.