I've been wondering that myself. They have zero "good" wins, and have several pretty ugly losses. Also, there's this:
2006-07 Zips: 25-7, 66 RPI, lost conference championship on a miracle 3 pointer, and no NIT.
2012-13 Bobcats: 24-8, 66 RPI prior to the title game (it will go down,) lost conference championship via blowout.
There are some on their board talking HOME GAME in the NIT. They'll be very lucky to even get in it I think.