The NIT tourney is the oldest hoop tournament, ever. Stanford is its champion! The NIT has "just gotta" pick the Cardinal. Their first game Pac-12 tourney loss actually gives Stanford an edge. They will be well rested to defend their NIT championship. In three-quarters of a century, only two teams have won back-to-back NITs. South Carolina and St. Johns. Stanford would like to be the next "S" champ to repeat! The nicest thing for Stanford in being in the NIT is this: The refs of the NIT, tend... Sign in to see full entry.