First, no banner. Even a share of the regular season title would've allowed Pitt to hang a banner at the Pete. Those stay forever and would've been their legacy
Second, no double bye. Having that extra day; one fewer game to play; etc etc etc
Third, no guaranteed spot in the NCAAT
No doubt, this year's Pitt Men's Basketball team will be remembered by a lot of fans; this board's fans for sure, as many of us have been around since its inception on Rivals. ( I joined when Jim Pantherlair ran the show ) There have certainly been a lot better and more successful Pitt teams; and a lot worse. I'd really like to see this group have something (a banner/trophy) tangible as a lasting memory of this season
That said, and as optimistic as I like to think I am, I don't see Pitt winning the ACCT. It's possible for sure, but unlikely. And unless they get a favorable bid/seed/region in the NCAAT, anything more than a first round win is also unlikely.
I hate to say this, but I will anyway: Pitt probably has a much better shot at winning the NIT right now, and certainly that is their best chance at a Championship. I'm not rooting for them to fail next week; nor am I rooting for them to miss out on an NCAAT bid. But if things don't go well in Greensboro I think they could regroup, and make it to MSG; and win the damn thing! And wouldn't that be cool?
$hit ... I almost feel like I'm Sean Miller Fan, Jr. for posting this. Please go easy on me with your comments ... 🤪😜😂
Second, no double bye. Having that extra day; one fewer game to play; etc etc etc
Third, no guaranteed spot in the NCAAT
No doubt, this year's Pitt Men's Basketball team will be remembered by a lot of fans; this board's fans for sure, as many of us have been around since its inception on Rivals. ( I joined when Jim Pantherlair ran the show ) There have certainly been a lot better and more successful Pitt teams; and a lot worse. I'd really like to see this group have something (a banner/trophy) tangible as a lasting memory of this season
That said, and as optimistic as I like to think I am, I don't see Pitt winning the ACCT. It's possible for sure, but unlikely. And unless they get a favorable bid/seed/region in the NCAAT, anything more than a first round win is also unlikely.
I hate to say this, but I will anyway: Pitt probably has a much better shot at winning the NIT right now, and certainly that is their best chance at a Championship. I'm not rooting for them to fail next week; nor am I rooting for them to miss out on an NCAAT bid. But if things don't go well in Greensboro I think they could regroup, and make it to MSG; and win the damn thing! And wouldn't that be cool?
$hit ... I almost feel like I'm Sean Miller Fan, Jr. for posting this. Please go easy on me with your comments ... 🤪😜😂