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National Invitation Tournament
National Invitation Tournament
NCAA · Public domain · source
NameNational Invitation Tournament
Founded1938
Teams32
RegionUnited States
Current championAbilene Christian Wildcats

National Invitation Tournament. The National Invitation Tournament is a collegiate NCAA-sanctioned post-season college basketball tournament played among US college basketball teams. The tournament is organized by the NABC and features teams from the NCAA Division I. The tournament is often considered a consolation tournament for teams that did not receive a bid to the NCAA Tournament, with teams like the Kentucky Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels having participated in the past.

● History

The National Invitation Tournament was founded in 1938 by the MBWA and was originally played at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The tournament was created to provide a post-season opportunity for teams that did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament, with teams like the Kansas Jayhawks and Louisville Cardinals having participated in the early years. The tournament has been played annually since its inception, with the exception of 2020, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament has featured teams from various conferences, including the ACC, Big 12, and SEC, with teams like the Duke Blue Devils and Florida Gators having won the tournament in the past.

● Format

The National Invitation Tournament features a single-elimination format, with 32 teams competing in a bracket-style tournament. The tournament is typically played in late March and early April, with the championship game played at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The tournament is seeded, with the top teams in each conference receiving a bid to the tournament, including teams from the Pac-12 and Big Ten. The tournament has undergone several format changes over the years, including the introduction of a preliminary round in 2006, which featured teams like the UCLA Bruins and Michigan Wolverines. The tournament has also featured a third-place game in the past, with teams like the Arizona Wildcats and Texas Longhorns having participated.

● Teams and selection

The National Invitation Tournament features teams from Division I of the NCAA, including teams from the American Athletic Conference and Conference USA. The tournament selection committee chooses the 32 teams that participate in the tournament, with the top teams in each conference receiving a bid, including teams like the Cincinnati Bearcats and Houston Cougars. The selection committee also considers teams that did not receive a bid to the NCAA Tournament, with teams like the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs having participated in the past. The tournament has featured teams from various conferences, including the Atlantic 10 and Mountain West, with teams like the Dayton Flyers and UNLV Runnin' Rebels having won the tournament.

● Venues

The National Invitation Tournament is played at various venues across the United States, including Madison Square Garden in New York City. The tournament has also been played at other venues, including the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio and the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. The tournament championship game is typically played at Madison Square Garden, with teams like the Connecticut Huskies and Oklahoma Sooners having won the tournament in the past. The tournament has also been played at venues like the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina and the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with teams like the NC State Wolfpack and St. John's Red Storm having participated.

● Champions

The National Invitation Tournament has been won by several teams over the years, including the Kentucky Wildcats, North Carolina Tar Heels, and Kansas Jayhawks. The tournament has also been won by teams like the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Virginia Cavaliers, with teams like the USC Trojans and Washington Huskies having participated in the past. The tournament champion is awarded the NIT Trophy, with teams like the Tennessee Volunteers and Wisconsin Badgers having won the trophy in the past.

● Media coverage

The National Invitation Tournament is broadcast on various television networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU. The tournament is also streamed online through the ESPN+ platform, with teams like the Oregon Ducks and Colorado Buffaloes having participated in the past. The tournament has also been broadcast on radio networks, including the Westwood One network, with teams like the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers having participated. The tournament has featured commentators like Dick Vitale and Jay Bilas, with teams like the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Pittsburgh Panthers having participated in the past.

Category:College basketball tournaments in the United States

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