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CBB Trophy
NameCBB Trophy
Awarded forChampionship of the College Basketball Invitational
PresenterGazelle Group
First award2008
HolderTulsa (2024)

CBB Trophy. The CBB Trophy is the championship award presented to the winner of the College Basketball Invitational (CBI), a postseason tournament for NCAA Division I men's basketball teams. Established in 2008 as an alternative to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), the tournament and its trophy are organized by the Gazelle Group. The award symbolizes success in one of the premier secondary postseason events in college basketball.

History

The trophy was introduced alongside the creation of the College Basketball Invitational in 2008, conceived by the Gazelle Group to provide an additional postseason opportunity for NCAA Division I programs. Its inception followed the expansion of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament and changes to the National Invitation Tournament, creating a niche for teams just outside the selection for those events. Early winners like the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (first champions) and the Oregon State Beavers (2009) helped establish the tournament's credibility. The trophy has been awarded annually, with exceptions like the cancellation of the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

The trophy features a substantial silver cup mounted on a wooden base, with a design emphasizing classic sports trophy aesthetics. The cup is adorned with engraved basketball motifs and flanked by two large handles, reminiscent of traditional chalices like the Stanley Cup or FA Cup. The wooden base is typically inscribed with the text "College Basketball Invitational Champion" and includes plaques for engraving the names of each winning team and year. Its design is distinct from the modernist look of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament championship trophy or the simpler design of the National Invitation Tournament trophy.

Winners

A diverse array of programs from different NCAA Division I conferences have claimed the trophy. The inaugural winner was the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in 2008, coached by Doug Wojcik. Other notable winners include the Oregon State Beavers (2009), the Santa Clara Broncos (2013), and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (2024). The South Florida Bulls won in 2019, while the UNC Wilmington Seahawks were champions in 2016. The most recent holder as of 2024 is the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, winning for a second time under coach Eric Konkol.

Records

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane holds the record for most titles, having won the trophy in 2008 and 2024. No team has appeared in the championship series more than twice. The highest margin of victory in a championship game was in 2014, when the Siena Saints defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs in a series sweep. Individual records associated with the tournament include scoring titles held by players from winning teams, such as Jared Brownridge of the Santa Clara Broncos and Desmond Cambridge Jr. of the Nevada Wolf Pack.

See also

* College Basketball Invitational * National Invitation Tournament * NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament * The Basketball Classic * Gazelle Group

Category:College basketball trophies and awards Category:College Basketball Invitational