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Post by PAC12 Aztec on Apr 2, 2024 7:24:26 GMT -8
Glad to hear we're in the NIL tournament. Maybe that'll give us the money to get a big! Agree! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Definitely helps with recruiting when you show up, and say the team is playing for up to $2 million dead presidents in NIL money. I guess it could be a game changer. The fact Aztec fans travel and we love Vegas sure helps. We gotta show up so we get invited as many times as possible. Hopefully this is a huge successful event. |
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Post by aztecking on Apr 2, 2024 8:34:05 GMT -8
Hopefully we are using this NIL tournament to entice transfers. That’s at least $1 mil that’s gonna be split by the team. So like an extra $100k a player or more if split unevenly.
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Post by sdsuball on Apr 2, 2024 13:33:15 GMT -8
I want into that NIL event, we need the scratch. We should always play Gonzaga once a year at alternating venues but I am not sure Few wants what we are cooking. Arizona is another school we should play once a year and learn to slay. No more St. Katherine's need apply. Yeah, it would be nice if we play a team like Arizona/UConn/Syracuse once a year. What I mean by that is a team that is long, physical and talented, which those three teams usually are. |
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Post by Gundo on Apr 2, 2024 15:52:04 GMT -8
The matchup between Grand Canyon University and San Diego State University holds even more significance as it marks the finale of the Home & Home series that was interrupted by the pandemic Game #1 was in November 2019 at Viejas, and Game #2 this year in Phoenix. I doubt we would continue with the GCU series moving forward. As far as BYU, they are in a stronger position in the Big XII and may reduce their need for high-profile OOC games compared to schools like GCU and SDSU. With a focus on conference matchups, BYU can tailor their schedule to maximize its postseason opportunities based on its performance/wins within the Big XII. We're still going to need to schedule high-profile OOC games in 2024/25 and beyond. The $1,000,000 payout is our #1 focus for moving forward. GCU will not be on the schedule. The game last year completed the H/H. UCSD will not be on the schedule. The game last year at UCSD completed the 2-for-1 deal. Gonzaga will be on the schedule as the last leg of the H/H will be played at Viejas this upcoming season. You are correct, we had a 3 game series with UCSD, and it concluded in December 2023. 1. 12/01/2023 in La Jolla, CA Win 62 - 63 2. 12/20/2022 at Viejas, CA Win 62 - 46 3. 12/22/2021 at Viejas, CA Win 78 - 57 The men's basketball rivalry between SDSU and UCSD wasn't as renowned as some of SDSU's other intense basketball rivalries. However, it did witness the Tritons steadily enhancing their talent and competitiveness over the years led by Bryce Pope & team. |
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Post by montezumaduck on Apr 2, 2024 17:33:56 GMT -8
Per Yesterday's SDUT; Details have emerged for the Las Vegas NIL event, which features eight schools initially, with potential growth to 16 in the coming years. Each participating team will receive $1 million, with an additional $1 million prize awarded to the champions. Among the schools involved in discussions for the inaugural tournament is San Diego State with others mentioned including Duke, Kansas, Alabama, Oregon, and Syracuse. H owever, logistical challenges arise as NCAA rules permit teams to participate in only one nonconference multi-team event per season, with most already committed for the 2024-25 season.Meanwhile, the Acrisure Classic Basketball Tournament is set to undergo significant changes for its second year, hosted in the Palm Springs area. The Aztecs are currently committed to playing in this local California MTE event. The 2024 edition will feature 12 men's teams and four women's teams, competing in four different four-team mini-tournaments. These men's teams will be split into three groups: the Acrisure Classic group (including USC, San Diego State, Arizona State, and St. Mary's), the Acrisure Invitational group (featuring TCU, New Mexico, Santa Clara, and one undecided team), and the Acrisure Holiday Invitational group (comprising SMU, Washington State, Fresno State, and Pepperdine).
Hopefully, there is still time to work out logistics. I say this as a fan of both teams, SDSU needs the NIL $$ far more than Oregon does. Should do everything possible to get in there. |
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Post by LostAztec on Apr 2, 2024 19:02:33 GMT -8
"So Monday's announcement that USC and San Diego State will participate next year means that they will be in the 12-team tournament, as opposed to playing each other head-to-head in a single-game format like Arizona and Michigan State this year." |
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Post by LostAztec on Apr 2, 2024 19:04:18 GMT -8
We are in the NIL tourney. Dutch announced to the team in Boston. Not sure what happens with the Acrisure Classic. We only have one home vs Gonzaga the others have expired. Is there a link to a quote or source ? |
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Post by pbnative on Apr 2, 2024 19:24:23 GMT -8
"So Monday's announcement that USC and San Diego State will participate next year means that they will be in the 12-team tournament, as opposed to playing each other head-to-head in a single-game format like Arizona and Michigan State this year." Yes I can read. acrisurearena.com/event/acrisure-classic-michigan-state-spartans-vs-arizona-wildcats/ "Those who purchase tickets to this year’s Acrisure Classic or Acrisure Invitational presented by Visit Greater Palm Springs and Spotlight 29 Casino will receive first access to the 2024 Acrisure Classic USC v SDSU tickets." My point was that the format changed. 2023 was Michigan St & AZ as the headline game. Originally it was just SDSU vs USC that were anounced making it seem like a single headline game. so was SDSU aware that it was going to be a multi-team tournament when they agreed, or did the promoters make a sudden change as more teams became interested. |
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Post by aztecm on Apr 2, 2024 19:50:41 GMT -8
"So Monday's announcement that USC and San Diego State will participate next year means that they will be in the 12-team tournament, as opposed to playing each other head-to-head in a single-game format like Arizona and Michigan State this year." Yes I can read. acrisurearena.com/event/acrisure-classic-michigan-state-spartans-vs-arizona-wildcats/ "Those who purchase tickets to this year’s Acrisure Classic or Acrisure Invitational presented by Visit Greater Palm Springs and Spotlight 29 Casino will receive first access to the 2024 Acrisure Classic USC v SDSU tickets." My point was that the format changed. 2023 was Michigan St & AZ as the headline game. Originally it was just SDSU vs USC that were anounced making it seam like a single headline game. so was SDSU aware that it was going to be a multi-team tournament when they agreed, or did the promoters make a sudden change as more teams became interested. Originally I read it was going to be a multi-team tournament built around SDSU-USC matchup. Only one game for Aztecs/trojans, multiple for the rest of the field. Seems like they decided to expand. |
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Post by pbnative on Apr 2, 2024 19:57:29 GMT -8
Yes I can read. acrisurearena.com/event/acrisure-classic-michigan-state-spartans-vs-arizona-wildcats/ "Those who purchase tickets to this year’s Acrisure Classic or Acrisure Invitational presented by Visit Greater Palm Springs and Spotlight 29 Casino will receive first access to the 2024 Acrisure Classic USC v SDSU tickets." My point was that the format changed. 2023 was Michigan St & AZ as the headline game. Originally it was just SDSU vs USC that were anounced making it seam like a single headline game. so was SDSU aware that it was going to be a multi-team tournament when they agreed, or did the promoters make a sudden change as more teams became interested. Originally I read it was going to be a multi-team tournament built around SDSU-USC matchup. Only one game for Aztecs/trojans, multiple for the rest of the field. Seems like they decided to expand. That was my understanding as well when it was announced. That was the format in 2023. A tournament with a separate single headline game on Thanksgiving day. |
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Post by Gundo on Apr 2, 2024 20:35:51 GMT -8
We are in the NIL tourney. Dutch announced to the team in Boston. Not sure what happens with the Acrisure Classic. We only have one home vs Gonzaga the others have expired. Is there a link to a quote or source ? or a cancellation clause? |
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Post by standiego on Apr 3, 2024 7:05:23 GMT -8
Zeigler was talking about the OOC yesterday on 760 radio -
Little doubt Dutcher knows the importance of the OOC for SDSU and can be the difference in a decent or bad seed for MM
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Post by Gundo on Apr 3, 2024 16:35:35 GMT -8
According to Front Office Sports 3/28/24
The tournament, dubbed Players Era, will host eight teams this fall at MGM Arena in Las Vegas and 16 teams starting in 2025. The event will be operated by EverWonder Studio (which was created by former Time president Ian Orefice and backed by RedBird IMI and Jeff Zucker) and AND1 CEO of Basketball Seth Berger. EverWonder hasn’t yet secured distribution but is in talks with both linear and streaming-based broadcasters.
The tournament operator is guaranteeing that sponsors and other tournament partners will offer each school a total of $1 million in NIL money for participating. That money will be funneled to collectives, boosters or other NIL entities, and the coaches and teams will be able to distribute that money however they see fit, as long as the money goes to current players. The winning team will be eligible to earn another $1 million, to be distributed in the same way.
Reports indicate tournament organizers have approached Alabama, Duke, Florida Atlantic University, Houston, Kansas, Oregon, San Diego State, St. John’s, Syracuse and Virginia to participate.
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Post by standiego on Apr 4, 2024 8:27:10 GMT -8
with NIL money and quality games this could be quite important
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Post by Gundo on Apr 11, 2024 22:15:21 GMT -8
from today's SDUT 4.11.24 www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/story/2024-04-11/san-diego-state-sdsu-aztecs-basketball-mountain-west-big-ten-officiating-consortium-big-12-john-higginsWill the MWC play the 20-game conference schedule or vote back an 18-game schedule? The ACC is reducing their conference schedule from 20 to 18, and the Big East is considering it as well. This from the MWC: “I’ve always said, this is something you have to analyze constantly,” Nevarez said. “There are changes in the environment. Certainly those comments at selection about our strength of schedule, we do have to take a look at the why. We’re going to continue to take a look at all of that, especially after this year’s selection and all the commentary, and make a deep dive into that.” That likely will happen at their spring meetings next month in the Phoenix area. “If we do nothing, we’ll play a 20-game schedule next season,” Nevarez said. “We would have to proactively change it back and that would require another vote.” |
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Post by Gundo on Apr 12, 2024 10:31:25 GMT -8
Yes I can read. acrisurearena.com/event/acrisure-classic-michigan-state-spartans-vs-arizona-wildcats/ "Those who purchase tickets to this year’s Acrisure Classic or Acrisure Invitational presented by Visit Greater Palm Springs and Spotlight 29 Casino will receive first access to the 2024 Acrisure Classic USC v SDSU tickets." My point was that the format changed. 2023 was Michigan St & AZ as the headline game. Originally it was just SDSU vs USC that were anounced making it seam like a single headline game. so was SDSU aware that it was going to be a multi-team tournament when they agreed, or did the promoters make a sudden change as more teams became interested. Originally I read it was going to be a multi-team tournament built around SDSU-USC matchup. Only one game for Aztecs/trojans, multiple for the rest of the field. Seems like they decided to expand. As per CBS MBB Reporter, the 2024 Holiday Invitational at Acrisure Arena will kick off with SMU (ACC) facing off against Cal Baptist (WAC), while Fresno State (MWC) takes on Washington State (WCC) in the first round. Interestingly, there's no mention of the USC (Big 10) versus SDSU (MWC) game in this announcement. |
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Post by LostAztec on Apr 13, 2024 9:45:12 GMT -8
Originally I read it was going to be a multi-team tournament built around SDSU-USC matchup. Only one game for Aztecs/trojans, multiple for the rest of the field. Seems like they decided to expand. As per CBS MBB Reporter, the 2024 Holiday Invitational at Acrisure Arena will kick off with SMU (ACC) facing off against Cal Baptist (WAC), while Fresno State (MWC) takes on Washington State (WCC) in the first round. Interestingly, there's no mention of the USC (Big 10) versus SDSU (MWC) game in this announcement. Hopefully, this means the Vegas Tourney is on and SDSU cancelled the Acrisure Event. |
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Post by docmm on Apr 13, 2024 10:23:20 GMT -8
As per CBS MBB Reporter, the 2024 Holiday Invitational at Acrisure Arena will kick off with SMU (ACC) facing off against Cal Baptist (WAC), while Fresno State (MWC) takes on Washington State (WCC) in the first round. Interestingly, there's no mention of the USC (Big 10) versus SDSU (MWC) game in this announcement. Hopefully, this means the Vegas Tourney is on and SDSU cancelled the Acrisure Event. I would assume that too, as our brand is even more up after another Sweet 16. I think our NIL budget just shot up at least $1,000,000. That's a nice incentive for potential new Aztecs, seeing as how that money has to be divided amongst the team. |
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Post by Gundo on Apr 15, 2024 9:37:14 GMT -8
How The Vegas NIL Tournament Could Lead To A Breakaway Hoops League From The NCAA - Forbes Magazine, Matt Rybaltowski Contributor. www.forbes.com/sites/mattrybaltowski/2024/04/08/will-vegas-nil-tourney-lead-to-breakaway-hoops-league-from-the-ncaa/?sh=11581ba469f4"The proposed eight-team tournament will award each team $1 million in NIL money, with an additional $1 million guaranteed to the winner. When discussing the event at last month’s East Regional, Dutcher confirmed that the program has expressed interest in the tournament.
Away from the bright lights of the Power 5, programs such as San Diego State need to brainstorm creatively to lure the nation’s top recruits. An opportunity to generate additional NIL funding for his players should largely be viewed as beneficial for his program, Dutcher noted."
“To stay relevant, we have to raise NIL money in order to stay competitive,” he emphasized. |
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Post by bigdude619 on Apr 15, 2024 10:30:54 GMT -8
Seems like others in the conference are stepping up the competition level. UNLV signed a home and home with Memphis and New Mexico is playing St John's.
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