Mar 29, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Patrick Chambers celebrates with his team after defeating the Utah Utes to win the NIT championship game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
As they say, “You can’t spell NIT with the Nittany Lions …”
The National Invitational Tournament (NIT) announced their format today, confirming that 16 teams will be invited, instead of the normal 32 teams.
Conference USA and the University of North Texas will host the tournament, instead of at participant campuses for the first three rounds and famed Madison Square Garden for the semifinals and finals.