NIT

As the college basketball season winds down, all eyes turn towards the madness of March and the anticipation of the upcoming tournaments. While the NCAA Tournament garners most of the attention, the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) is a prestigious event in its own right, showcasing some of the best teams that narrowly missed out on the Big Dance. This year’s NIT field promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with powerhouse programs like Seton Hall, Indiana State, Villanova, and Wake Forest leading the charge.

Winston-Salem, NC - The Wake Forest men’s basketball team secured a No. 1 seed in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) and will host App State in the first round on Wednesday, March 20, at 8 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN+, marking the Demon Deacons’ second postseason appearance under head coach Steve Forbes. Despite a 20-13 record and an 11-9 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Wake Forest narrowly missed out on an NCAA Tournament bid.