NEW YORK — One more game.
That’s all that’s left for the seniors of the University of Utah men’s basketball team. It’s also the last opportunity for the team to play together. But what a way to end a collegiate career and season: an NIT championship game appearance and a chance to end the season on a high note.
For many, the NIT is seen as a consolation prize for the teams that didn’t qualify for the NCAA Tournament — the losers bracket, the tournament to find the 69th-best team in the country, etc. But for those involved in the tournament, it’s an opportunity to end the season strong and build toward the next.