NIT 2012: Washington Huskies Will Prove They Should've Been in Big Dance

The Washington Huskies are going to steamroll opponents in the NIT, and prove that they should have had a place in the madness of the NCAA Tournament. 

This team has no one to blame but themselves that they are not in the tournament. Had they won just one game in the Pac-12 Tournament, they would likely be preparing to start the Big Dance right now. 

But they didn't. The Huskies fell to Oregon State in their first Pac-12 Tournament game. And with that they became the first champion from one of the six power conferences to be denied entrance into the Big Dance in the modern era of the tournament. 

All of this, the failure and rejection, is going to fuel a young and talented Washington team to get a slight piece of redemption. 

Why the Huskies Will Dominate

Sophomore Terrence Ross and freshman Tony Wroten are two of the better young players in the country. They are athletic and dynamic scorers.

Wroten can penetrate into the lane at will, and Ross is a silky smooth shooter, and also a solid ball handler.

Both players can play some serious D when they put their mind to it, too. And they will both be supremely motivated to perform in this tournament.

There is a chance that both will look to make the jump to the NBA following this season. They are both projected as first-round picks, like in this mock, but the dismal end to their team's season is going to leave a bad taste in scouts' mouths. 

These guys will literally be playing for millions of dollars in this tournament. With sterling performances they can leave on a good note, and would possibly even work their way into a lotto selection. 

These guys are going to be the most talented players every time they step onto the court in this tournament, and they are going to be the most motivated as well. That is bad news for the rest of the field. 

The Huskies are going to cruise in this NIT because their stars are going to dominate.