I think the field of 68 is the goal every year.

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And yes, I think that's ultimately viewed by fans as successful. Granted, being the last 4 in (68 is a dumb number) feels a little like the red headed stepchild. March Madness is the greatest sporting event in this country (the internationals may like the World Cup) so being involved in that bears more fruit amongst the O&M faithful. I think if you participate in the NIT, the only way you view that season as successful is if you're the last team standing.

Posted: 03/10/2026 at 02:10 PM ET

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What would be difference between making the tourney and losing 1st round -- HokieKanger Mar 10, 2026 at 01:59 PM ET

HokieKanger • 03/10/26 01:59 PM ET

Make NCAAT but lose in 1st round = success this year** -- HwoodHokie Mar 10, 2026 at 03:20 PM ET

HwoodHokie • 03/10/26 03:20 PM ET

Tournament or nothing. We have one of the lowest total appearances of all -- Hokies23 Mar 10, 2026 at 03:05 PM ET

Hokies23 • 03/10/26 03:05 PM ET

Chasmic** -- Walkin` Willie Mar 10, 2026 at 02:50 PM ET

Walkin` Willie • 03/10/26 02:50 PM ET

The goal should always be to make the tournament. ** -- Jackie VT Mar 10, 2026 at 02:44 PM ET

Jackie VT • 03/10/26 02:44 PM ET

Always felt a deep NIT run >> NCAA 1-and-done. Nearly everyone disagrees** -- JoesterVT Mar 10, 2026 at 02:28 PM ET

JoesterVT • 03/10/26 02:28 PM ET

Maybe when the NCAAT was smaller like our first NIT win. ** -- Hokie`79 Mar 10, 2026 at 05:19 PM ET

Hokie`79 • 03/10/26 05:19 PM ET

Totally agree... -- SarahVTHokie24 Mar 10, 2026 at 04:17 PM ET

SarahVTHokie24 • 03/10/26 04:17 PM ET

I used to agree with that feeling as well -- santafe Mar 10, 2026 at 03:40 PM ET

santafe • 03/10/26 03:40 PM ET

I have always felt this way. Those long runs are exciting. -- CHEQM8 Mar 10, 2026 at 03:31 PM ET

CHEQM8 • 03/10/26 03:31 PM ET

Eye of the beholder, but I agree** -- TomTurkey Mar 10, 2026 at 03:18 PM ET

TomTurkey • 03/10/26 03:18 PM ET

If you make the tournament, you at least have a chance. -- VTFinance10 Mar 10, 2026 at 02:24 PM ET

VTFinance10 • 03/10/26 02:24 PM ET

I think the field of 68 is the goal every year. ◄ -- chagerma Mar 10, 2026 at 02:10 PM ET

chagerma • 03/10/26 02:10 PM ET

I’ll take being the 68th team selected. -- Hokie`79 Mar 10, 2026 at 05:20 PM ET

Hokie`79 • 03/10/26 05:20 PM ET