The in season tournament is supposed to be it’s own achievement to raise high, entirely independent of the playoffs. If it is attached to the playoffs it would completely cheapen it and almost defeat it’s entire reason for existing.

American sports has us so hardwired that playoffs are all that matter it’s impossible for us to value anything else. I’m not saying I like or care about this tournament, but may as well let it play out as it’s supposed to and see if it grows on us. It should never mean anything in regards to the actual postseason.