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Bradley in Las Vegas Invitational- Nov. 27-28- news for those planning to go
- Thread starter Da Coach
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The other 4 teams are Seattle U., Presbyterian U., Wooford, and Southern U. In addition to providing the first 2 home games for each of the other 4 schools, they play in the 2 afternoon sessions in Las Vegas on Nov. 27 & 28.--
http://www.orleansarena.com/event-calendar/las-vegas-invitational
The format is similar to the one Bradley experienced in the Chicago Invitational Tournament 2 seasons ago.
Thanks Coach. I didn't realize those 4 teams made the trip. But there are still only 4 games I would care to watch. Not that much of a basketball junkie anymore.
OrangeandBlack74
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I'm still a basketball junkie, but I only want to watch the evening games. I want to play golf during the day!!
I'm still a basketball junkie, but I only want to watch the evening games. I want to play golf during the day!!
I want to be able to recover from the evening before!
By the way- I have learned that the Bradley team will also be staying at the Mirage Hotel, the same one the Bradley fan charter is staying at.
The games will be played at th Orleans Arena, adjacent to the Orleans Hotel and Casino (1 mile west of "The Strip"), and a couple miles away from the Mirage. Bradley will be arranging bus transfers to and from the Arena and the Mirage, but the priority for these will go to the charter people. However, there will be some room for other fans. If you are staying at the Mirage, and would like to ride on the Bradley shuttle busses, contact Mr. Goldin (309-677-3030) to make arrangements.
For those flying on their own to Las Vegas, car rental is relatively cheap in Las Vegas, and all hotels and casinos have lots of free parking.
The games will be played at th Orleans Arena, adjacent to the Orleans Hotel and Casino (1 mile west of "The Strip"), and a couple miles away from the Mirage. Bradley will be arranging bus transfers to and from the Arena and the Mirage, but the priority for these will go to the charter people. However, there will be some room for other fans. If you are staying at the Mirage, and would like to ride on the Bradley shuttle busses, contact Mr. Goldin (309-677-3030) to make arrangements.
For those flying on their own to Las Vegas, car rental is relatively cheap in Las Vegas, and all hotels and casinos have lots of free parking.
Las Vegas Invitational
Las Vegas Invitational
We played in that tournament 2 years ago. Got two cupcakes in Norfolk, then played UNC and Louisville in Las Vegas on consecutive nights.
The Orleans hotel is, well, a dump. The casino is OK, but very smokey. The arena, however, is attached to the facility via a walkway, and the sightlines are very good. Additionally, we had very scantily-clad waitresses serving us mixed drinks at our seats during the games.
Great experience. If you are lucky enough to get tickets that are "AA" or "BB", etc; You are near courtside. I ended up with courtside seats just behind press row - got to talk with coaches and college BB notables during and after the games.
Nothing like Vegas and college BB. However, the part of town the Orleans is located in leaves a little to be desired.
Las Vegas Invitational
We played in that tournament 2 years ago. Got two cupcakes in Norfolk, then played UNC and Louisville in Las Vegas on consecutive nights.
The Orleans hotel is, well, a dump. The casino is OK, but very smokey. The arena, however, is attached to the facility via a walkway, and the sightlines are very good. Additionally, we had very scantily-clad waitresses serving us mixed drinks at our seats during the games.
Great experience. If you are lucky enough to get tickets that are "AA" or "BB", etc; You are near courtside. I ended up with courtside seats just behind press row - got to talk with coaches and college BB notables during and after the games.
Nothing like Vegas and college BB. However, the part of town the Orleans is located in leaves a little to be desired.
BradleyBrave
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I saw the Vegas Challenge when it used to be played at Valley High School. It was cool seeing those guys in a high school gym, but thank God they've upgraded to a real facility. Especially one that serves beverages.
The Orleans website has info suggesting that tickets will be on sale this morning at 10:00 am Las Vegas time (12 noon Peoria time)-
http://www.orleanscasino.com/event-calendar/las-vegas-invitational
However, this page says the tickets don't go on sale until 12 noon Las Vegas time--
https://ev2.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncom...=coast&shopperContext=&caller=appList&appCode=
However, despite the fact that they are not yet available online, they did go on sale at 10:00 am Las Vegas time, but you have to call the Orleans Arena ticket sales office at 702-284-7777.
For those traveling on their own- I suggest getting tickets early, as I hear there will be a lot of fans there from Oklahoma State, Illinois, and Utah.
http://www.orleanscasino.com/event-calendar/las-vegas-invitational
However, this page says the tickets don't go on sale until 12 noon Las Vegas time--
https://ev2.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncom...=coast&shopperContext=&caller=appList&appCode=
However, despite the fact that they are not yet available online, they did go on sale at 10:00 am Las Vegas time, but you have to call the Orleans Arena ticket sales office at 702-284-7777.
For those traveling on their own- I suggest getting tickets early, as I hear there will be a lot of fans there from Oklahoma State, Illinois, and Utah.
BradleyBrave
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I have it on VERY good authority that BU will be playing Oklahoma St in the opening game in Las Vegas the weekend after Thanksgiving. It's a BOOK IT.
MacabreMob
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Doesn't surprise me they would put the B12 and the B10 teams on opposite sides of the bracket.
BradleyBrave
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It also doesn't surprise me that Illinois wants nothing to do with Bradley on a Frirday night in Vegas.
MacabreMob
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I agree... but I doubt you'd get many UIUC fans to admit it. :lol:
BradleyBrave
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Nope. It's just pure coincidence that Utah is losing their top 4 scorers, all of whom averaged double-digits for the Mountain West champs.
There isn't a bigger BU fan around than myself and I want them to beat whoever they play, but to say that Illinois wants nothing to do with Bradley and that Utah losing 4 starters and playing Illinois was planned is ridiculous. If they didn't want to take the chance of playing the Braves they wouldn't have committed to playing in the tounament. Let's beat Oklahoma St first and then go on to win the whole thing. When Oklahoma St was known as Oklahoma A&M, they had a great rivalry with BU. Would be nice to start it up again.
BradleyBrave
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It's not that they don't want to play BU at all. That's not what I said. Obviously the promoters want the Big 10 against the Big 12 in the title game. If I was putting on tournament, that's what I would want. BU projects out to be better than Utah next year, and is only an hour and a half from Illinois. It makes perfect sense for Illinois to want to avoid us on Friday night (which is what I said in my original post). We might be better than Utah and might have more to play for. If BU is waiting for Illinois on Saturday, I am sure the Illini will be more than happy, as they'll likely think they'll have an easier time than they would with Oklahoma St.
Now it's Friday night, not A Friday night as in your original post. I can see that. I see nothing wrong with the promoters wanting a B-10 and a B-12 match up. They are the 2 stronger conferences. Let's hope the Braves upset the apple cart.
BradleyBrave
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I didn't edit that. That's what I said. The cart needs upsetting. Let's spoil it altogether!
squirrelgotdead
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Great to renew the old MVC rivalry series anyway possible. . .
It will be the first time Bradley has faced Oklahoma State in 51 years.
Pride should be on the line too, as BU holds the 9-8 series advantage. Not only should we keep it, we should extend it.
Okie State should be better and have an incoming class ranked as high as #11.
While it wasn't a prolific series, when the two schools did play, both were perennial Top 10 teams.
If BU picks up another road game on the BYU opening weekend swing, the first few weeks Bradley will have the opportunity to get some national attention with success.
Wofford would be a challenging Vegas warm-up. The other likely won't be an RPI counter-though I may be wrong on that. So even though the opponent may not be great, it hopefully won't affect our RPI.
It will be the first time Bradley has faced Oklahoma State in 51 years.
Pride should be on the line too, as BU holds the 9-8 series advantage. Not only should we keep it, we should extend it.
Okie State should be better and have an incoming class ranked as high as #11.
While it wasn't a prolific series, when the two schools did play, both were perennial Top 10 teams.
If BU picks up another road game on the BYU opening weekend swing, the first few weeks Bradley will have the opportunity to get some national attention with success.
Wofford would be a challenging Vegas warm-up. The other likely won't be an RPI counter-though I may be wrong on that. So even though the opponent may not be great, it hopefully won't affect our RPI.