and - Which do you think is better long term for the team.

Win 3 more games, get into the dance and lose 1st round or win one game there (more than that and I think the answer is obvious - as is winning the ACC, even if you lose first round NCAA)

or

Win 2 more games, get high seed in NIT, couple of home NIT games and then win the NIT or at least make final.

I like making the dance, but winning a national tourney may be better for team experience.