17 Oklahoma

Jan. 3
Coppin State

Jan. 5
Maryland Eastern Shore

*NIT Season Tip-Off (also Davidson and James Madison; winner advances to New York City)

Key Game
The upset-minded Rams were the team that shocked Duke in the 2007 NCAA tournament and may have a surprise for Sooners coach Jeff Capel, who used to work at VCU.

Coach
Jeff Capel (3rd year)

2007--08 record
23--12

Big 12 record
9--7 (5th)

NCAA tournament
Second round

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