SportsLine expert Bruce Marshall revealed his UC Irvine Anteaters vs. North Texas Mean Green picks for the 2025 NIT semifinals on Tuesday

The 7-foot-1 German center, who averaged seven minutes per game as a freshman, has blossomed into a first-team All-Big West player and one of the program’s best ambassadors.

The UC Irvine Anteaters take on the North Texas Mean Green in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams match up Tuesday for the first time this season.

In a tournament that could be the salvation for the mid-major class, the top-seeded Anteaters face North Texas in the semifinals on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.