NIT 2026 Showdown: Can Auburn and New Mexico Defy Expectations in High-Stakes Semifinals?
New Mexico (+200)
New Mexico enters the 2026 NIT as a massive threat because of its high-efficiency backcourt and interior dominance. Despite a heart-wrenching two-point loss in the Mountain West semifinals, the 23–10 Lobos are a statistical juggernaut.
They’re fueled by Jake Hall, a sharpshooting freshman who led the team with 16.0 PPG on 44.4% shooting from deep. Complementing him is Tomislav Buljan, whose nation-leading 16 games with 5+ offensive rebounds provide New Mexico with relentless second-chance opportunities.



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