The NIT action will air across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN+. The games will also be available to stream on ESPN.com and the ESPN app. The first round of the NIT takes place from Tuesday, March 18 to Wednesday, March 19:

The NIT allows teams not in March Madness the chance to play for a postseason title. Here's who is in it and the schedule.

This year's NIT bracket features a little of everything, from power-conference representatives to mid-major juggernauts. The action could be every bit as thrilling as the Big Dance, so let's dive right in with a look at the full bracket,

South Alabama men's basketball coach Richie Riley is not happy with the National Invitation Tournament. As Creg Stephenson of AL.com explained, the NIT extended an invitation to the Jaguars on Sunday.