And it surely has way more drama, buzzer-beaters, and loads of pride: the National Invitation Tournament, or just the NIT.

The 2025 National Invitation Tournament started with 32 teams and concludes with semifinal (Tuesday, April 1) and championship (Thursday, April 3) games at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Coming into town for the NIKE National Invitational Tournament 2025? Make your visit complete with a game at historic Wrigley Field!

Have you ever wondered why The Masters is played in April? For anyone interested in more than just the golf at Augusta National, the answer might seem obvious.

Before it was called the Masters, the tournament was named the “Augusta National Invitation Tournament.” Horton Smith won the first ever edition in 1934 and claimed a prize of $1,500.

The "Augusta National Invitation Tournament," as it was originally called, was held for the first time in 1934. The tournament was held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia ...

One of the better players of his day, Smith also won the Masters in 1936. When the tournament began it was called the Augusta National Invitation Tournament. Roberts suggested it be called the Masters ...

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