[bduddy]

While I do agree that it is courteous to inform a team that you want to pick them and it can definitely help, remember that you are under no obligation to respect their wishes if they'd rather not be picked. If you got to the top 8, you have every right to choose whichever team you want.... also, remember that even if they're also in the top 8 and plan to decline, inviting them anyway could help you out by preventing another top team from choosing them.