On Sunday evening, the Virginia Cavaliers found out they’d be hosting the third seeded Mississippi State in the first round of the NIT Tournament. Despite having failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament, Tony Bennett still sees the value and excitement in this opportunity for additional postseason play.
When watching the NIT selection show and seeing Virginia’s name appear on the screen, Bennett says that “I was very excited to — with this team — go on,” noting how he views the NIT bid to be a reward for a decent season for the entire Wahoo squad.