The NIT, which stands for National Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball postseason tournament that is played annually.

How many teams make the NIT?

32 teams are selected for the NIT field.

Who gets invited to the NIT?

Teams who did not make the NCAA Tournament may receive a spot in the NIT. Some spots are reserved for automatic qualifiers, while the rest of the spots are for at-large qualifiers who did not receive NCAA Tournament bids.

Where will the NIT championship be played this year?

The 2025 NIT semifinals and championship game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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2025 NIT Bracket, Teams, Schedule & Tournament Info

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