I'd take a 14 seed over a deep NIT run.
We have 5 wins against high major teams. All except Rutgers are .500 or better.
Excellent wins so far, especially given that UCLA & @ LSU have also come up with wins over KY. But our next 8 games are just huge for bracketology and our season in general--Duke, State, @ VT, Cuse, @ UNCheaters, @ Miami, UVa & @ ND. That is like running the gauntlet in the SEC West in football. Go 4-4 out of this bunch and I think I will be happy.
Might as well start passing the hat around for a Manning statue if this team goes dancing.
http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2016/01/11/2016-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-bracketology
11 seed playing South Carolina
No. 2 seeds. North Carolina and Xavier are just off the top line for now, but both are knocking on the door. The Tar Heels might not face a severe test in ACC play until February, though Wake Forest, which heads to Chapel Hill on Jan. 20, is enjoying its best season in years and has a spot in our bracket.
I think having a high-profile former player as coach is paying some benefits. Kinda feels like we're getting some attention we otherwise wouldn't