CBI Tournament

Northwestern was not selected to participate in the NIT and has elected not to take part in any other postseason tournament.

— NU Men's Basketball (@NUMensBball) March 14, 2016

According to a release from Northwestern, the program announced that it would not be accepting a postseason bid, which likely would have been for the CBI or CIT. The Wildcats finished the 2015-16 season at 20-12 overall after falling to Michigan by a 72-70 final score in overtime in the Big Ten Tournament. Highlights of the season included a sweep of Nebraska and a home win over Wisconsin. This means that Tre Demps and Alex Olah have concluded their careers at Northwestern.

According to a release from Penn State, head coach Pat Chambers announced that the program would not be accepting a postseason bid, which likely would have been for the CBI or CIT. The Nittany Lions fnished the 2015-16 season with a 16-16 record after failing to Ohio State, 79-75 in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday night. Highlights of the season included wins over Indiana, Iowa, and Northwestern. This means that Jordan Dickerson, Donovon Jack, and Brandon Taylor have concluded their careers at Penn State.

Nebraska has announced that it will not be accepting a postseason invite. Means the Huskers officially ended their season in Indy.

— Thomas Beindit (@tbeindit) March 12, 2016

According to a release from Nebraska, head coach Tim Miles announced that the program would not be accepting a postseason bid, which likely would have been for the CBI or CIT. The Huskers finished the 2015-16 season with a 16-18 record after falling to No. 18 Maryland, 97-86 on Friday night. Highlights of the season included wins over Michigan State, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament. Next year's team will return the vast majority of the team's contributors, although Benny Parker and Shavon Shields will be graduating.

Michigan previously announced it will not accept a CIT or CBI bid. John Beilein will address media at 9:30 p.m.

— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) March 16, 2015

According to John Beilein, Michigan will not be accepting a bid to this year's CBI. As a result, this will mean that Michigan's season will end with its loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament. The Wolverines went 16-16 overall on the year and have the potential to return every player on its roster for next season.

I tweeted it before the NIT show, but the Gophers confirm that they aren't going to the CBI.

— Marcus R. Fuller (@GophersNow) March 16, 2015

According to various reports, Minnesota will not be accepting a bid to this year's CBI. As a result, this will mean that Minnesota's season will end with its loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. Minnesota went 18-15 on the season and 6-12 in the Big Ten regular season.

Penn State won't be pursuing a CBI bid, ending the season and careers of D.J. Newbill, Ross Travis, Kevin Montminy, and Alan Wisniewski.

— Onward State (@OnwardState) March 16, 2015

According to various reports, Penn State will not be accepting a bid to this year's CBI. As a result, this will mean that Penn State's season will end with its loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. Penn State went 18-16 on the season and 4-14 in Big Ten regular season play. This will also mean the end of DJ Newbill's outstanding career with Penn State.

Collins says NW won't be accepting a CBI bid. Remember when? #iubb

— Ryan Corazza (@ryancorazza) March 13, 2015

According to Northwestern head coach Chris Collins, Northwestern will not accept a bid to this year's CBI if offered. Due to this, it likely means that Northwestern's season is over considering they are highly unlikely to make the either or the NCAA Tournament or the NIT. Northwestern will end the season with a 15-17 overall record after losing to Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament.

Northwestern and Penn State listed as candidates for the CBI according to 3/9 @nybuckets bracketology. #B1G

— Thomas Beindit (@tbeindit) March 10, 2015

The Big Ten has a total of two teams listed as candidates for the CBI according to Big Apple Buckets bracketology. They were Northwestern and Penn State. You can see the full bracketology here.

Big Ten In 3/2 @nybuckets CBI Projections: - Northwestern - Penn State

— Thomas Beindit (@tbeindit) March 4, 2015

The Big Ten has a total of two teams currently in the CBI according to Big Apple Buckets' latest bracketology. They are Northwestern and Penn State. You can see the full bracketology here.

CBI will use 30-second shot clock to assist NCAA research http://t.co/qRzp9hC3p8

— Sporting News NCAAB (@sn_ncaab) February 26, 2015

Recently, it was announced that the NCAA would be utilizing a 30 second shot clock and a larger restricted zone in the 2015 postseason CIT and NIT to see its impact on the game and potentially change rules for the future. According to a new report, the 30 second shot clock will also be utilized in the 2015 CBI. The Big Ten is currently projected to send Northwestern and Penn State to this year's CBI.