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NIT Apologizes

For The Win on MSN · 13h

South Alabama's coach furiously called out the NCAA after it rescinded an NIT invite

The NCAA has some serious explaining to do after an embarrassing mistake involving the University of South Alabama Men's Basketball team.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 9h

NIT Apologizes After Awkwardly Rescinding Invite to South Alabama

South Alabama coach Richie Riley explained the situation to AL.com, too. Riley said the Jaguars were offered a spot for NIT on Sunday night at 9:30 p.m. South Alabama ended up getting the invite because UC Riverside, who had received the invite first, had to decline to play in the College Basketball Invitation.

USA TODAY · 13h

NIT rescinds invitation to South Alabama basketball in embarrassing gaffe

In need of a team to take UC Riverside’s spot, South Alabama was brought in, but the Highlanders were able to get out of their CBI obligation and were available for the NIT. Because of that, the NCAA had to make a second call about an hour later to the Jaguars to inform them they were no longer invited.

NIT, College Basketball Crown Battle for Leftovers

CBS Sports on MSN · 1d

Why NIT changed selection criteria again for 2025 as 'College Basketball Crown' enters postseason picture

Another new NIT selection process announced in October by the NCAA will distribute 16 bids to "exempt" teams meeting certain criteria related to conference affiliation and advanced metrics. It marks the second year in a row that criteria for NIT access has changed as the event seeks to solidify its place in an evolving postseason landscape.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 18h

Season Over? West Virginia Not Featured in College Basketball Crown or NIT

After not being included in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, some figured that West Virginia would participate in either the College Basketball Crown or the NIT to close out its season. The two tournament fields were announced within the last twelve hours,

Rutgers basketball makes postseason decision: Will it accept invite to NIT, College Basketball Crown?

The most disappointing season in Rutgers basketball history is officially over. The Scarlet Knights (15-17, 8-12) “will not participate in any postseason tournaments,” the program announced Sunday morning in a statement obtained by NJ Advance Media.

Dos and Don'ts for filling out your NCAA Tournament Bracket

March Madness 2025: These teams just missed NCAA Tournament. Will they play in NIT, Crown?

The NCAA Tournament remains the pinnacle, and every team fights all year to earn a bid. There were 68 teams who heard their name on Sunday’s selection show, and all of them celebrated their inclusion in March Madness. Those who did not have a decision to make.

The Indianapolis Star · 20h

When does NCAA Tournament basketball start? Men's, women's, NIT March Madness brackets, schedule

Madness is officialy here! Here's a look at 2025 NCAA Tournament men's and women's bracket schedules and how to watch or stream the games.

CBSSports.com · 1d

NCAA bracket 2025 live updates: Selection Sunday coverage, March Madness bracket, NCAA Tournament basketball

NCAA Tournament field is officially set after the selection committee on Sunday unveiled its 68-team bracket live on CBS, led by No. 1 seeds Auburn, Duke, Houston and Flo

4h

How NIT mix-up left UC Riverside in two postseason tournaments -- while another team got burned

UC Riverside basketball had its best season as a Division I basketball program in 24 years during the 2024-25 campaign. The ...

8hon MSN

NIT Ticket Prices: What Are the Cheapest and Most Expensive Tickets to Attend?

While the NCAA tournament captures most of the headlines in March, the National Invitation Tournament offers fans even more ...

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