The BYU Cougars are dancing in the National Invitation Tournament. The Cougars first round matchup is against UAB. BYU was awarded a 2 seed, while their opponent, UAB, was given a 7 seed. The two basketball teams will play on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 8:00 PM MDT at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
West Coast Conference Player of the Year and Triple-Double King Kyle Collinsworth will lead the Cougars who are making their 12th NIT appearance with a 23-10 record. The Cougars have won the NIT twice in their history -- 1951 and 1966.