It puts the tribe in position to make NIT with "expected play." They are improving, steadily. If I were Stanford, I might turn down an NCAA tourney bid if given. Their refs will abuse you. In recent times, you "own" the NIT. You are their Champions. NCAA tourney refs always treat the boys from Palo Alto like redheaded stepchildren. Their boss, dinky gwb, hates you. He's jealous of Chelsea Clinton's brain. Don't let him have it! The NIT is the oldest tourney anywhere. Stanford is its proud... Sign in to see full entry.