Baylor Pulls Out of 2025 Maui Invitational

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Mitch Henessey
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5:34a, 6/26/24
Looks like we'll be playing in the 2025 Players Era Festival in Vegas instead. Players Era pays the players directly to play in it, with the winning squad getting $1mm to split between its players. That event is looking to get 18 teams to split into 6 pods.

So far, there are 14 confirmed schools: us, Iowa State, Alabama, Creighton, Houston, Gonzaga, Michigan, Notre Dame, Rutgers, San Diego State, Saint Joe's, St. John's, Syracuse, and Texas A&M.
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7:31a, 6/26/24
good move for program but just don't like nil
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In reply to Mitch Henessey • 10:27a, 6/26/24
Ugh. Really? Ok. Not a fan of this new model of "college" athletics, but I give Drew credit for adapting quickly and just running with it. We are where we are.
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11:26a, 6/26/24
Will the players actually take any money home?? Or give it back at the casinos?

After all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
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11:58a, 6/26/24
This sounds like a Sopranos episode.

Nothing could go wrong here.

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Adriacus Peratuun
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In reply to BearlyBeloved • 12:00p, 6/26/24
BearlyBeloved said:
Will the players actually take any money home?? Or give it back at the casinos?

After all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
More importantly, how long before states like New York & California start to seek to tax a proportionate share of NIL earnings the way they tax NBA/NFL/MLB/NHL players for "Away" games played in their states?

Hopefully soon the players will insist that all NCAAT games be played in Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Hampshire, Washington [but not Seattle], and Tennessee. And if Arkansas' Governor has her way, there too.

Everybody wants a piece of those bigger pie slices.
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5:04p, 6/26/24
It's a disappointment but if it's better for the players….
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
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In reply to Adriacus Peratuun • 5:07p, 6/26/24
Adriacus Peratuun said:
BearlyBeloved said:
Will the players actually take any money home?? Or give it back at the casinos?

After all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
More importantly, how long before states like New York & California start to seek to tax a proportionate share of NIL earnings the way they tax players for "Away" games played in their states?

Hopefully soon as the players will insist that all NCAAT games be played in Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Hampshire, Washington [but not Seattle], and Tennessee. And if Arkansas' Governor has her way, there too.

Every body wants a piece of those bigger pie slices.

And don't give any of it to the greedy politicians!!!
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
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8:26a, 6/27/24
What a unique idea, players getting a share of the profit from these events that make millions.
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In reply to contrario • 2:50p, 6/27/24
In the age of NIL, it's how things should be done.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
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9:00a, 6/29/24
Will the team hookers also be sponsored by Players Era too?
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In reply to Adriacus Peratuun • 2:46p, 6/29/24
Adriacus Peratuun said:
BearlyBeloved said:
Will the players actually take any money home?? Or give it back at the casinos?

After all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
More importantly, how long before states like New York & California start to seek to tax a proportionate share of NIL earnings the way they tax NBA/NFL/MLB/NHL players for "Away" games played in their states?

Hopefully soon the players will insist that all NCAAT games be played in Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Hampshire, Washington [but not Seattle], and Tennessee. And if Arkansas' Governor has her way, there too.

Everybody wants a piece of those bigger pie slices.
Let's hope very soon!!!
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8:07a, 5/30/25
might spend some of them shekels aqui!!




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12:37p, 5/30/25
do we have dates yet for the event. I'm in...
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3:23p, 5/30/25
I think I'll still seek that beach on Maui.
"Smarter than the Average Bear."
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In reply to BluesBear • 4:05p, 5/30/25
BluesBear said:
do we have dates yet for the event. I'm in...
https://www.playersera.com/2025
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4:35p, 6/10/25
According to this site, tad tournament will be Nov 24-30:

https://www.bloggingthebracket.com/2025/4/8/24403878/2025-26-mens-college-basketball-exempt-multi-team-events-mte-thanksgiving-early-season-tournaments

I'm looking forward to see what the bracket looks like. I'd be happy with Baylor playing any team listed. I suspect most will be ranked by that time.
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4:40p, 6/10/25
Players Era Tournament expanding in 2026:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/players-era-festival-intends-on-expanding-to-32-teams-in-2026-to-create-november-madness-tournament-event/

"November Madness" is an intriguing idea.
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6:35a, 11/13/25
I ended up watching the replay and was just as confused about that play call as everyone else. The whole thing threw me off so I started browsing around and somehow ended up spending an hour on https://i-sabong.asia watching live sabong matches. Weird pivot, but it totally distracted me from the frustration for a bit.
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8:54a, 11/13/25
How long before $$ is paid during March Madness?

Making the Round of 64 means $20-k per player.

Making Sweet Sixteen adds $40-k

Final Four pays $100-k

Winning it all is $250-k per player.

Adjust the numbers however you wish.

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In reply to BearlyBeloved • 10:12a, 11/13/25
BearlyBeloved said:
How long before $$ is paid during March Madness?

Making the Round of 64 means $20-k per player.

Making Sweet Sixteen adds $40-k

Final Four pays $100-k

Winning it all is $250-k per player.

Adjust the numbers however you wish.


How about the winner splits $1billion, runner up gets sets of steak knives...
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9
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In reply to TWD 1974 • 10:21p, 11/13/25
TWD 1974 said:
BearlyBeloved said:
How long before $$ is paid during March Madness?

Making the Round of 64 means $20-k per player.

Making Sweet Sixteen adds $40-k

Final Four pays $100-k

Winning it all is $250-k per player.

Adjust the numbers however you wish.


How about the winner splits $1billion, runner up gets sets of steak knives...
There is no 3rd place. Your fired
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