USF joins powerhouses including Baylor, Chattanooga and DePaul in the 16-team tournament field, and will play at least three games within the tournament format, earning a fourth should the Bulls reach the championship.
The tournament opens Nov. 13 with Round One. Round Two will be played Nov. 15-17; semifinals will be Nov. 19; and the championship is set for Sunday, Nov. 22. The championship game will be nationally televised live on CBS Sports Network.
Teams that lose in the first two rounds will play consolation games on Nov. 20-21. All games are hosted by participating schools. The official tournament bracket with first-round opponents, game dates, and times will be announced in June.