"Take a look at our resume and look what we’ve done. We've beaten some good teams, we’re 26-7. This team has done a tremendous job," said Hunter. "I know it's about money and it's about match-ups, but at some point it's got to be about rewarding what a team does."
What has his team done? Despite losing the Summit League Tournament Championship game to Oral Roberts Tuesday night, the Jaguars have an impressive record (26-7), quality wins (UMass, Western Michigan, Oral Roberts) and Summit League Player of the Year George Hill. But is it enough? Hunter thinks so.
"I hope that people will see that and that we’ve got a marquee kid in George Hill that we know can play with anyone in the country," said Hunter. "We just hope that we get an opportunity to play in postseason play because these kids have worked hard for it."NIT bids will be announced at 9 p.m. EDT Sunday night on ESPN2. The 32-team field begins play on March 18. The 16-team College Basketball Invitation also begins play on Tuesday, March 18. Bids will be announced after the NCAA announces its bids for the national championship tournament.
"I will be heartbroken and really disappointed if this team isn't in postseason play," said Hunter. "There is absolutely no justice if this team is not in postseason play."
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