With the 2019 NIT in the books, Ray checks in with a few more notes as Texas won the title for the second time.
Tag: NIT 2019
Texas 81, Lipscomb 66: Courtside observations
The NIT championship is in the books, and Texas came out on top over Lipscomb thanks to a good first half and methodically protecting the lead in the second half.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – April 5, 2019
As the Final Four beckons, in this podcast we focus on coaching changes of note, the three tournaments besides the NCAA Tournament, and then look ahead to Saturday night’s national semifinals.
NIT Semifinal thoughts
The NIT semifinals have set the stage for Thursday’s championship game, and Ray has some notes from the two games.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, April 3, 2019
In the NIT semifinals, the team with the better first half won both games, though one had to battle back after blowing the lead. Plus another championship game matchup is set, a very expected coaching change, and one team might not gain a top recruit next season.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Half of the field headed to New York in the NIT is known, and both could use this as a springboard into next season. Plus more action in the CIT, coaching changes take center stage and more players are on the move as well.
The Morning Dish – Monday, March 25, 2019
The best game of Sunday was one that involved coaches who know each other very, very well, but the game stood out on its own. Plus a couple of blowouts, redemption for one conference, and a big day for another one.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, March 24, 2019
A day that started with two dandies at the same site couldn’t build off that beginning as most teams cruised. Plus a Blue Devil is likely out, a Tiger gets re-injured, and a few games in other tournaments fly under the radar.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, March 23, 2019
After a quiet Thursday, upsets came into play in a noticeable way on Friday. Plus a couple of top seeds get a push for a while, Buffalo owns a state on the hardwood, and the SEC leads the way in coaching changes.
The Morning Dish – Monday, March 18, 2019
The field of 68 is set at last, after much discussion about the bubble, and there is much to think about from top seeds on to who didn’t make it. Plus a few last championship games, some injury updates, and other postseason tournaments announce their fields as well.
