They think tonight is theirs. But it’s ours. Your NIT notes for this Friday.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, December 18th
A Midwestern rematch and a Southeastern buy game.
What to Hope For as Iowa State Visits West Virginia
Progress, namely.
The Playoff Situation Is Clear…Until It’s Not
The committee’s earned itself a lot of grief. And yet in all likelihood, none of it will affect the playoff itself.
Burnley in Fine Form, There’s a Guy Named Grealish and I Hate Him
I’m learning, guys.
Cade Cunningham’s NIT Buzz Grows
A question that’s been asked is, “Are NIT Stu’s NIT Notes the best daily college basketball notes on The Internet?” We’ve modestly declined to comment.
Today’s Best Bet: Thursday, December 17th
Have ratings found the bottom on Jackson State?
Talking Ourselves into a Yu Darvish Trade
Is the band-aid off?
Can Burnley Keep the Vibe Going?
Good footie. Great vibes.
Texas Handles Sam Houston State—Six Thoughts
Routine evening for our guys.
Idea: Joe Kelly Jelly
For the people.
Big NITe in Huntington
Toledo plays Marshall, NITe Oats fan fic, and the Duke NIT Hype Train gets a passing mention.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, December 16th
Quietly a very good mid-major game tonight between Toledo and Marshall. A look at Iran Williams’s availability there, and Jalen Dupree’s as Samford visits Troy.
Is Brock Cunningham Healthy?
Talking about the chest contusion, folks. Not the fact that he looks like he loves to chain smoke and free climb when he’s drunk.
Coastal Carolina’s New Years Six Paths Come into Focus
They aren’t great.
Iowa State Whiffs Against Kansas State—Three Thoughts
This has become a disaster.
The Four Questions Tonight’s Rankings Will Answer
There isn’t much to watch for at the top tonight, but there’s still plenty we’ll learn.
Smells Like Maryland!
Today’s NIT notes.