The tournament field does include all three of the conference’s new members. Curiously, it does not include the defending tournament champion. North Carolina State, which turned last year’s improbable tourney title into an even more unlikely Final Four run,

Hello, NCAA selection committee. Sure you’re all a little busy but here’s a little unsolicited advice. Texas needs an invite. Yes, we know the unranked, unappreciated, un-a lot of things Longhorns were left for dead after losing to arch-rival Oklahoma in their regular-season finale less than a week ago to fall to an unimpressive 6-12 in SEC play.