MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tigers have been named a one-seed in the 2021 National Invitation Tournament and will face fourth-seeded Dayton on Saturday in the first round at UNT Coliseum in Denton, Texas. Tip-time is 11 a.m. on ESPN.
Should the Tigers defeat Dayton (14-9), they will face either Boise State or SMU in the quarterfinals on Thursday, March 25. The semifinals are on Saturday, March 27, with the third-place and NIT championship games on Sunday, March 28. Other than Saturday's first-round game, the rest of the NIT will be played at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.