Aarne Talvitie was named the Player of the Year in his junior league last season, while Oskar Autio brings a familiar name and solid goaltending technique to Guy Gadowsky's squad.
Since 1985, just 18 of the 33 NIT winners have broken into the Big Dance in the season directly after their respective NIT titles.
Terrane Laird and Danae Rivers showed the strength of the young strength of the team in historic performances over the weekend.
Former Penn State and NFL player Harry Hamilton criticized authorities and denied charges that he forced his way into a State College residence and assaulted his son.
Penn State's two NIT Championships are remarkably similar.
Carr will hope to hear his name called June 21 in the NBA Draft.