Isaac Brekken / AP)
FORT COLLINS — Not every team is excited to play in the NIT.
Two years ago Colorado State wasn't, and it showed.
The Rams were considered a safe bet to make the NCAA Tournament but never heard their named called on Selection Sunday. Three days later, as a 1 seed in the NIT, their 27-win season came to an abrupt end with a loss at home to South Dakota State.
CSU (23-11) is back in the NIT again, this time as a No. 4 seed set to host fifth-seeded Charleston (25-9) on Tuesday at Moby Arena (7 p.