2018-19 was deemed a "developmental" year for the young North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team. However, the Bison proved that it could be that and much more. They showcased to anyone who would listen that they were ready to climb the Summit League ladder right now. Battling through a tough non-conference schedule, the Bison could have just as easily caved in. They did not, streaking through the Summit League slate all the way to the conference's tournament championship game. The end result? North Dakota State's fourth NCAA Tournament berth since 2009.
Who says they're not ready now?