However, according to two different sites, South Carolina is projected to play in the NIT. According to DRatings.com Wednesday NIT update, the Gamecocks (18-12, 9-9) will enter the NIT as a five seed.

Another new NIT selection process announced Tuesday by the NCAA will distribute 16 bids to "exempt" teams meeting certain criteria. It marks the second year in a row that criteria for NIT access ...

The Barking Crow publishes NIT bracketology based on their model and not opinion. According to the publication, Maryland is set for a first-round NIT matchup against No. 3 James Madison ...