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Maybe it is a positive sign - UAB was in the only other NIT we won. But I would be sick if we had to play them or Wichita again.

The return of Ousmane to the Pit. We could really let him have it.

I'm sorry in advance to sound negative or ungrateful, but this sucks. Only four power conference teams in this field if you include SMU. I'm honestly surprised they (SMU) agreed to play in this field. Yes, I want to show respect to the other mid majors in this tournament, but several of them should be in The Big Dance, not fighting for a chance to go to... Hinkle Fieldhouse.The power programs who declined invites are bitches. Next year there will probably be no power teams. We would play the first two games at home at least. But the first notable matchup we could have is Round 3 at SMU or vs. Oklahoma State. Knowing our luck, we will probably: Lose to either Furman, St. Louis, or Arkansas State at home. Good programs, but irrelevant to the disengaged alumni around here we want to capture. Will not help attendance in a year we are averaging 700 less a game than the prior, and will piss off or heartbreak our fans even more. OR Actually win the first two games, but then Wichita State pulls off two victories therefore lessening the hype around our quarterfinal.

We'll have them at our place so I think we will have a great chance. Another game to watch will be the probable second round game between Oklahoma State and SMU. If OSU wins they would play Round 3 in Denton. SELLOUT at The Pit! *assuming that the incredible Mean Green are still in at Round 3

They cost Stan Van Gundy a lot of money.