Three-Year Deal Keeps NIT At MSG
The National Invitation Tournament is staying at Madison Square Garden. The NCAA, NIT and the Madison Square Garden Co. announced a three-year agreement Friday to keep the NIT Season Tip-Off semifinals and title game at the New York arena along with the season-ending tournament in April.
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Reporter: The Associated Press
The National Invitation Tournament is staying at Madison Square Garden. The NCAA, NIT and the Madison Square Garden Co. announced a three-year agreement Friday to keep the NIT Season Tip-Off semifinals and title game at the New York arena along with the season-ending tournament in April.
First held in 1938, the NIT is the oldest postseason college basketball tournament in the country. Pairings for this season's Tip-Off will be announced by mid-August.