milehiiu Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 .... Asheville, North Carolina. Report: 2020 Maui Invitational considering move to Asheville, North Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, milehiiu said: .... Asheville, North Carolina. Report: 2020 Maui Invitational considering move to Asheville, North Carolina Posted this in the college basketball off season thread. I was wondering who they will replace Standford with since they can't play until January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Posted this in the college basketball off season thread. I was wondering who they will replace Standford with since they can't play until January. Sorry that I did not see your post. I have never been one to intentionally step on another members toes. Bring on Duke ? I don't know. Edited September 4, 2020 by milehiiu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, milehiiu said: Sorry that I did not see your post. I have never been one to intentionally step on another members toes. Bring on Duke ? I don't know. No problem at all and was not trying to make you feel bad. Maybe they can have UNC Asheville in the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, IU Scott said: No problem at all and was not trying to make you feel bad. Maybe they can have UNC Asheville in the tournament. Thanks. Hope you are doing better. And I think Asheville would be a good addition. Nice suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maud'Dib Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 This is exciting, as Asheville is my hometown. I have attended many many different events (from concerts, different arts and crafts shows, as well as the Big South Conference basketball tournament) at the newly named Harrahs Cherokee Center. It has changed names many times and most here still refer to it as the Civic Center. It is an intimate and fun little arena. And Asheville is such a great town. If it happens, pre party at my place for those who make it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Coach to recruit every year but this one: "We're playing in the Maui Invitational next season. Doesn't a late November trip to Hawaii sound great! Surf, sun, hula dancers, and some beach parties!" Coach to recruit in 2020: "We're playing in the Maui Invitational next season. Doesn't a late November trip to Asheville sound great! The gardens around the Biltmore mansion are absolutely beautiful." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 9 hours ago, Maud'Dib said: This is exciting, as Asheville is my hometown. I have attended many many different events (from concerts, different arts and crafts shows, as well as the Big South Conference basketball tournament) at the newly named Harrahs Cherokee Center. It has changed names many times and most here still refer to it as the Civic Center. It is an intimate and fun little arena. And Asheville is such a great town. If it happens, pre party at my place for those who make it! Love Asheville. Been there twice to take in as many microbreweries as I could. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 30 minutes ago, cybergates said: Love Asheville. Been there twice to take in as many microbreweries as I could. Have been really wanting to hit up Asheville - am a big fan of Burial Beer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 I've heard from multiple people that Ashville is an amazing city, but it's no Maui. I was hoping that they'd just postpone this and all November tournaments until next year and not mess with the rotation. 90% of that thought was based on self-interest because with all these cancelled trips, airline credits and points I was hoping to make a 2021 Maui tournament. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 15 minutes ago, Lostin76 said: Have been really wanting to hit up Asheville - am a big fan of Burial Beer. I made it there for a beer my 1st trip. It was the last stop for the night and four years ago, so I don't remember much other than I liked their beer and their taproom was really cool with a rustic vibe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 This article says they're exploring several mainland sites, but doesn't name any others specifically. Hawaii recently extended their mandatory 14 day quarantine for visitors until at least 10/1. Tourney chair Dave Odom, "We’re not going to be left holding a bag, and we are going to have a tournament. We’re trying to work things out.” https://journalnow.com/sports/college/maui-invitational-examining-several-alternate-sites/article_4ef3784e-ee0d-11ea-882a-b375008b20d0.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 12 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: This article says they're exploring several mainland sites, but doesn't name any others specifically. Hawaii recently extended their mandatory 14 day quarantine for visitors until at least 10/1. Tourney chair Dave Odom, "We’re not going to be left holding a bag, and we are going to have a tournament. We’re trying to work things out.” https://journalnow.com/sports/college/maui-invitational-examining-several-alternate-sites/article_4ef3784e-ee0d-11ea-882a-b375008b20d0.html Thanks for that link. Best part I took out of it, as you posted : ".... we are going to have a tournament." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Nothing against Asheville, but going from Hawaii to North Carolina????? Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 38 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Nothing against Asheville, but going from Hawaii to North Carolina????? Hmmm.... Probably better than not having it at all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 UNC game in Hawii, a few days before the invitational..... most likely not to happen. Would Maui Invite move to North Carolina? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maud'Dib Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Nothing against Asheville, but going from Hawaii to North Carolina????? Hmmm.... Lets look at some positives.... maybe no Bill Walton and his Maui Jim sunglasses 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) Question. If the Maui invite gets moved to the mainland. Would Bill Walton know he's not in Hawaii, if and when he does the game ? Bill Walton's World Edited September 4, 2020 by milehiiu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Would Chaminade participate if it is on mainland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 49 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Would Chaminade participate if it is on mainland? They are not in this year's tournament any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, IU Scott said: They are not in this year's tournament any way. True. But it is my understanding that with Stanford pulling out. It would be kind of cool to have Chaminade participate on the mainland to even out the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 18 hours ago, 5fouls said: Coach to recruit every year but this one: "We're playing in the Maui Invitational next season. Doesn't a late November trip to Hawaii sound great! Surf, sun, hula dancers, and some beach parties!" Coach to recruit in 2020: "We're playing in the Maui Invitational next season. Doesn't a late November trip to Asheville sound great! The gardens around the Biltmore mansion are absolutely beautiful." What about a hike to Chimney Rock?? Or where they filmed the last of the Mohicans. Lol I’ve visited a couple times....lovely scenery but the town itself is a little artsy fartsy for me. Like everyone and their brother is selling hemp items and homemade soap lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 3 hours ago, milehiiu said: Question. If the Maui invite gets moved to the mainland. Would Bill Walton know he's not in Hawaii, if and when he does the game ? Bill Walton's World From what I saw there, I think Bill could find plenty to enjoy in Asheville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy River Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, dgambill said: ..lovely scenery but the town itself is a little artsy fartsy for me. Like everyone and their brother is selling hemp items and homemade soap lol! Many selling soap....not many using it...…….. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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