Just got off the phone with Mike from the Gazelle Group, who told me the field should be finalized by midnight. As soon as they have a bracket, they'll post it on their web site. 

All Mike knew about Rider was that the Broncs were under consideration. 

It has also been reported that Alabama declined a CBI bid, which opens at least one more spot. 

And it appears the Gazelle Group was unsuccessful in its attempt to persuade any teams to ditch the NIT in favor of the CBI.