Another new NIT selection process announced in October by the NCAA will distribute 16 bids to "exempt" teams meeting certain criteria related to conference affiliation and advanced metrics. It marks the second year in a row that criteria for NIT access has changed as the event seeks to solidify its place in an evolving postseason landscape.

After not being included in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, some figured that West Virginia would participate in either the College Basketball Crown or the NIT to close out its season. The two tournament fields were announced within the last twelve hours,

The NCAA's National Invitation Tournaments for men's and women's basketball begin today and Wednesday, with both tournaments featuring Iowa teams.

National Invitation Tournament includes 32 teams and will conclude at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on April 3.

As a No. 1 seed, Dayton will play on the road due to their arena hosting the NCAA men's basketball tournament play-in games. Get the latest sports updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.

SMU, Dayton, UC Irvine and San Francisco secured No. 1 seeds for the 2025 NIT. The 32-team field was announced Sunday with action beginning Tuesday at campus sites. The tournament will culminate in Indianapolis,

Thirty-two teams will begin their quests for the NIT title on Tuesday and Wednesday. The top seeds have the advantage on paper across the first three rounds since the games are hosted on campus sites.