Arizona opts out of the preseason NIT tourney in Orlando FL

[WILD]

https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1310748687669301250
https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1310752445207908352

[TucsonTruckStop]

If it is an ESPN event, then I am down. It's the 'no non-conf games' that has me pissed. Why have a season if we are only playing conference opponents? Everyone will argue the season has an asterisk because of the incomplete schedule.

[Deb]

I'm so bummed about this. Was really looking forward to potentially facing a preseason #10 TXTech. Sure wish miller scheduled more of the big boy teams. Now we'll prob just play some no-name school in the Vegas bubble instead!

Yippee! 

[WILD]

I feel the same way. Supposedly, the NIT tourney changing the tournament date from 11/25 to 11/27  caused some issues and the trip to Orlando would require a $150,000 flight plus meals, hotels and testing expenses that would cost well more than the $50,000 that was originally allocated for the trip.

Either way it sucks and now they're just playing with our emotions. Arizona basketball is what many of us live for. It's like a drug and I'm going through withdrawals. That's the best way I can explain it.

[KansasCityCats]

Let go of any realistic expectations for Arizona Athletics this season.  **** is constantly changing and I'll be ecstatic if our young players get an opportunity to practice, learn Miller's system and return for a "redshirt freshman year".

NCAA is a mess and we'll see whether football players even step on the field.  It only takes one staff member from ANY program to get a positive test and eventually cancel/postpone a matchup (in a season that is already shortened).

Ugh...

[FOOS]

The past 3-4 years have been a never ending saga....

[Jdmarti]

I am not surprised  they are not playing with how much money it will cost Arizona  to play in it sounds like Arizona  is trying to play most of there games at home .
I expect alot of mid majors I hope there is a couple of decent teams in there.