Years ago, I had a debate with a friend. It went something like this: would you rather have your favorite team lose its first NCAA Tournament game or win the National Invitational Tournament? If you’re a fan of a bubble team, simply being selected to the Big Dance can be a relief. However, a bubble team is obviously more likely to have a shot at the NIT title. Winning the whole thing on the big stage of Madison Square Garden in New York would be a rewarding end to an admittedly up-and-down season. Speaking of which, the Bears are now 19-11 with a 10-8 conference record.
Bracketology watch: Cal slips out of projected NCAA Tournament field
