BT Powerhouse - 2015 College Basketball Invitational (CBI) A Big Ten Basketball Blog. Your top source for all things Big Ten basketball related.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48027/btpower-fave.png2015-03-15T22:06:18-05:00http://www.btpowerhouse.com/rss/stream/79438022015-03-15T22:06:18-05:002015-03-15T22:06:18-05:002015 CBI Tournament Printable Bracket
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<p>Check out this year's bracket and print your own copy.</p> <p>The Big Ten Tournament wrapped up on Sunday night, meaning it's the most wonderful time of the year: March Madness. Get ready for countless hours and incredible amounts of money to be dedicated to trying to figure out one thing for this time of the year: The Bracket.</p>
<p>The main focus will be on the NCAA Tournament, but there are still a few other postseason tournaments out there that look to get some interesting. The Big Ten looked to have a few potential CBI teams this year, but all the Big Ten teams offered bids turned them down. Still, if you wanted to see who accepted, you can see it.</p>
<p>The bracket was released on Sunday night and you can download a printable copy of it here.</p>
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<a href="http://www.gazellegroup.com/events/cbi/cbi15_bracket.pdf">You can get the printable PDF version of it HERE</a>.</h3>
https://www.btpowerhouse.com/2015/3/15/8221175/2015-cbi-tournament-bracket-get-your-printable-bracket-hereThomas Beindit2015-03-15T21:30:16-05:002015-03-15T21:30:16-05:00Michigan Will Not Accept 2015 CBI Bid<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/ByAZuniga/status/577270851978031104">Michigan Will Not Accept 2015 CBI&nbsp;Bid</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>According to John Beilein, Michigan will not be accepting a bid to this year's CBI. As a result, this will mean that Michigan's season will end with its loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament. The Wolverines went 16-16 overall on the year and have the potential to return every player on its roster for next season.</p></p></div>
https://www.btpowerhouse.com/2015/3/15/8221027/michigan-will-not-accept-2015-cbi-bidThomas Beindit2015-03-15T21:22:36-05:002015-03-15T21:22:36-05:00Minnesota Will Not Accept 2015 CBI Bid<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/GophersNow/status/577288836952166400">Minnesota Will Not Accept 2015 CBI&nbsp;Bid</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>According to various reports, Minnesota will not be accepting a bid to this year's CBI. As a result, this will mean that Minnesota's season will end with its loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. Minnesota went 18-15 on the season and 6-12 in the Big Ten regular season.</p></p></div>
https://www.btpowerhouse.com/2015/3/15/8220997/minnesota-will-not-accept-2015-cbi-bidThomas Beindit2015-03-15T21:18:38-05:002015-03-15T21:18:38-05:00Penn State Will Not Accept 2015 CBI Bid<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/OnwardState/status/577287618825699328">Penn State Will Not Accept 2015 CBI&nbsp;Bid</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>According to various reports, Penn State will not be accepting a bid to this year's CBI. As a result, this will mean that Penn State's season will end with its loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. Penn State went 18-16 on the season and 4-14 in Big Ten regular season play. This will also mean the end of DJ Newbill's outstanding career with Penn State.</p></p></div>
https://www.btpowerhouse.com/2015/3/15/8220983/penn-state-will-not-accept-2015-cbi-bidThomas Beindit2015-03-12T20:07:54-05:002015-03-12T20:07:54-05:00Northwestern Will Not Accept CBI Bid<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/ryancorazza/status/576187071871774720">Northwestern Will Not Accept CBI&nbsp;Bid</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>According to Northwestern head coach Chris Collins, Northwestern will not accept a bid to this year's CBI if offered. Due to this, it likely means that Northwestern's season is over considering they are highly unlikely to make the either or the NCAA Tournament or the NIT. Northwestern will end the season with a 15-17 overall record after losing to Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament.</p></p></div>
https://www.btpowerhouse.com/2015/3/12/8205909/northwestern-will-not-accept-cbi-bidThomas Beindit2015-03-09T23:53:30-05:002015-03-09T23:53:30-05:002 Big Ten Teams Listed As Candidates For CBI According to 3/9 Big Apple Buckeyes Bracketology<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/tbeindit/status/575154799068340224">2 Big Ten Teams Listed As Candidates For CBI According to 3/9 Big Apple Buckeyes&nbsp;Bracketology</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>The Big Ten has a total of two teams listed as candidates for the CBI according to Big Apple Buckets bracketology. They were Northwestern and Penn State.</p>
<p>You can see the full bracketology <a href="http://www.nycbuckets.com/2015/03/nit-bracketology-march-9/">here</a>.</p></p></div>
https://www.btpowerhouse.com/2015/3/9/8181173/2-big-ten-teams-listed-as-candidates-for-cbi-according-to-3-9-bigThomas Beindit2015-03-05T11:13:15-06:002015-03-05T11:13:15-06:002 Big Ten Teams In The CBI According to 3/2 Big Apple Buckets Bracketology<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/tbeindit/status/573229408024199169">2 Big Ten Teams In The CBI According to 3/2 Big Apple Buckets&nbsp;Bracketology</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>The Big Ten has a total of two teams currently in the CBI according to Big Apple Buckets' latest bracketology. They are Northwestern and Penn State.</p>
<p>You can see the full bracketology <a href="http://www.nycbuckets.com/2015/03/nit-bracketology-march-2/">here</a>.</p></p></div>
https://www.btpowerhouse.com/2015/3/5/8154547/2-big-ten-teams-in-the-cbi-according-to-3-2-big-apple-bucketsThomas Beindit2015-03-05T10:45:34-06:002015-03-05T10:45:34-06:00NCAA To Experiment With 30 Second Shot Clock In 2015 CBI<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/sn_ncaab/status/570750128044281856?refsrc=email&s=11">NCAA To Experiment With 30 Second Shot Clock In 2015&nbsp;CBI</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Recently, it was announced that the NCAA would be utilizing a 30 second shot clock and a larger restricted zone in the 2015 postseason CIT and NIT to see its impact on the game and potentially change rules for the future. According to a new report, the 30 second shot clock will also be utilized in the 2015 CBI. The Big Ten is currently projected to send Northwestern and Penn State to this year's CBI.</p></p></div>
https://www.btpowerhouse.com/2015/3/5/8155237/ncaa-to-experiment-with-30-second-shot-clock-in-2015-cbiThomas Beindit