There’s no good reason to turn it down. None. Certainly not getting your feelings hurt because you didn’t win enough games to make the Dance. You reward the kids for winning enough games to make postseason play.
I can see that. But it’s a pretty low bar for post season play reward.
Like if you have slightly over .500 record and can attract a few fans.
Not saying there aren’t some benefits.
The times we have had to accept (last year) it was sold more less as a young team needing more playing experience for the following season as virtually all were coming back.
I’m just suggesting that is likely not the case this time around.
It may allow coach to get to 20 wins this season and sell some beer and tickets to another home game or two.
Last year seemed like a slam dunk to go NIT for team development.
Just not sure same case this season.
Wonder if Mason would even play as may not want risk being hurt before NBA. Joe too.