Well the other team in the finals would care for starters. I'm thinking there will be TV coverage of this tournament since it's a first of its kind in season NIL event. So the final will be the most watched game if it's an attractive matchup.
Basketball Rutgers to participate in Players Era, an NIL Incentivized Tournament
- Thread starter Alec Crouthamel
- Start date
Will likely be streaming only…per cbs.
Doesn’t seem like they’ll have a tv provider..
It’s the same old:
Schools and coaches get money and performance incentives = good
Players get money and performance incentives = end of the world
If this exact same tournament said “We are giving each school $1m towards their scholarship fund and another $1m for winning” then nobody would have complained.
Hell, if they said “We are going to give each coaching staff a $50k bonus for winning” people would be pumped for HC Pike trying extra hard to win these games.
That's TV coverage, doesn't have to be on a cable box...lol.
For fun I asked ChatGPT what coach's response style most closely matches each of the quotes in the CBS article. Here's what it thought.
"If there are events where there's an extraordinary amount of money involved, and there's no donor fatigue involved in this, how do you not play in this?" ....."There's not a decision we make that's not NIL-driven. I'll play in the parking lot of Mandalay Bay, just clear the f----ng check."
^ Based on the blunt and pragmatic tone of these quotes, the writing/response style most closely matches Buzz Williams.
"I would play on Nick Jr., I would play on YouTube. It doesn't matter," "All the other stuff passed through our compliance smell test all the way through. We have not run up against a road block that is a definitive no."
^Given the casual and adaptable attitude conveyed in these quotes, the writing/response style most closely aligns with Nate Oats.
"As long as they get it compliant, our administration is full-go." "You'd be stupid not to do this if you were invited."
^The straightforward and pragmatic tone of these quotes suggests a coach who prioritizes compliance and practicality. This style closely aligns with Kelvin Sampson.
"If there are events where there's an extraordinary amount of money involved, and there's no donor fatigue involved in this, how do you not play in this?" ....."There's not a decision we make that's not NIL-driven. I'll play in the parking lot of Mandalay Bay, just clear the f----ng check."
^ Based on the blunt and pragmatic tone of these quotes, the writing/response style most closely matches Buzz Williams.
"I would play on Nick Jr., I would play on YouTube. It doesn't matter," "All the other stuff passed through our compliance smell test all the way through. We have not run up against a road block that is a definitive no."
^Given the casual and adaptable attitude conveyed in these quotes, the writing/response style most closely aligns with Nate Oats.
"As long as they get it compliant, our administration is full-go." "You'd be stupid not to do this if you were invited."
^The straightforward and pragmatic tone of these quotes suggests a coach who prioritizes compliance and practicality. This style closely aligns with Kelvin Sampson.
It's guessing, but still thought it was fun since some of those were funny.
I was trying to guess, too. I don't know why the coaches were so afraid to attach their names. Nothing in there that would get then canceled.
Agree. But less likely the casual fan tunes in..if they’ll have to subscribe or pay.
Just looked up Battle 4 Atlantis dates.
2023 and projected 2024: Wednesday, Thursday (Thanksgiving) and Friday
So it seems it’s the same setup as other tournaments people have been saying Rutgers should play in.
Would think if any deals are reached with a casino or a hotel, would be the organizer's doing and not the schools. But I'd be surprised if there isn't something..
It's Thanksgiving week.
I would guess it's more expensive flying to Bahamas or any other location for a MTE during that week than it would flying any other week.
