If you have clear memories of the last time Xavier competed in the NIT, you’re old enough to legally buy the alcohol it took to stomach what happened on Friday. The last time the Muskies were in this tournament was March 2000. A lot has changed since then, both in basketball and in the real world. I’ll try to answer the questions I’m anticipating you have, focusing almost exclusively on the basketball side of things and particularly the NIT.
What is the format of this dang thing?
I’m glad you asked. The NIT is 32 of the almost-finest college basketball programs in the land.