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When you see a team like Virginia Commonwealth in the tournament, it's awful tough not to think a whole bunch about what could have been for WSU, which looks destined for the NIT.

We break down just what it takes to make the NCAA Tournament, and how that applies to the WSU Cougars. Here's a hint: The Cougs are still very much on the bubble, and it shouldn't surprise you.