The Cardinal is destined for the NIT. They already OWN the 2012 NIT title! They own it from a rout. They don't have the depth to win the NCAA Tourney. But they can repeat as NIT champs. Only two schools have back-to-back, NIT titles. South Carolina and St. Johns. Stanford could join them with a 2013 championship. It wouldn't be a big deal at UCLA or Duke. For Stanford, it would establish a foothold on a higher "hoop rock." If Stanford beats Cal this week, it would be a miracle. The game is at... Sign in to see full entry.