Coaches hope Rutgers, Hofstra make most of NIT appearance

Coaches Steve Pikiell and Speedy Claxton are aware today's college basketball players don't remember the days when the NIT was viewed as a prestigious postseason tournament.

But Pikiell and Claxton fondly remember those days, and part of their preparation time Sunday and Monday was spent offeringa history lesson to their Rutgers and Hofstra players and reminding them that playing in the NIT is an opportunity most of thei