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Seton Hall emerged as the winner of the 2024 National Invitation Tournament, with the championship game held on April 4. The tournament began on March 19 and featured various rounds leading up to the final game. The semifinals and championship took place at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Seton Hall secured the victory with a 79-77 win over Indiana State.
Seton Hall Pirates win the NIT championship for the first time since 1953 with a 79-77 victory over Indiana State, prompting fans to question why they were snubbed from the NCAA tournament despite their strong performance. Senior guard/forward Dre Davis made a clutch layup to seal the win, while senior guard Al-Amir Dawes was named the NIT MVP. Head coach Shaheen Holloway, who led Saint Peter's to the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight in 2022, now aims to guide Seton Hall to a successful run in the next season.
The 2024 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) schedule includes first round games on March 19-20, second round games on March 23-24, and quarterfinals on March 26-27. The semifinals and championship will be held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on April 2 and 4. The championship game will be aired on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on April 4. The article also provides a historical list of NIT champions from 1938 to 2023.
In the NIT semifinals, Utah faces Indiana State and Georgia takes on Seton Hall. Sharp money is leaning towards Indiana State and Seton Hall, with both teams receiving significant support from bettors. However, there is contrarian value to buy low on Utah and Georgia, who have favorable statistics and potential for an upset. Additionally, the under is receiving heavy support from both sharps and the betting public in the Utah vs Indiana State game, while the over is seeing modest public support and respected sharp action in the Georgia vs Seton Hall matchup.
Indiana State secured a spot in the NIT Final Four with an 85-81 victory over Cincinnati, advancing to play the winner of VCU vs. Utah. Robbie Avila's late three-pointer and solid free throw shooting sealed the win. The Sycamores' first-ever Final Four appearance was fueled by a strong home record and effective turnovers and fastbreak points. Key performances came from Avila, Ryan Conwell, and Jayson Kent, while Simas Lukosius led Cincinnati with 26 points.
Indiana State overcame a shaky first half to secure an 85-81 victory over Cincinnati in the NIT quarterfinals, with Robbie Avila leading ISU with 22 points. The Sycamores will advance to the NIT semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse on April 2, showcasing a strong second-half performance and a fast-paced game against the Bearcats.
The Georgia Bulldogs will face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the NIT quarterfinals, with the winner advancing to New York City. The Bulldogs have been performing well, securing wins in their first two tournament games, while the Buckeyes have also been successful at home. Both teams have shown strong offensive performances, with the Bulldogs averaging 75 points per game and the Buckeyes averaging 84.5 points per game in the tournament. The article also includes betting insights and predictions for the game.
Ohio State faces Georgia in the NIT quarterfinals, with both teams vying for a spot in the semifinals. Despite Georgia's scoring depth and versatility, Ohio State, led by coach Jake Diebler, aims to continue their strong performance in the tournament. Both teams have faced availability question marks, but Ohio State will benefit from a home crowd advantage. Diebler, recently named Ohio State's full-time head coach, sees the NIT run as a potential momentum builder for the future of the program.
Georgia basketball pulled off an upset by defeating Wake Forest in NIT action, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time in seven years under coach Mike White.
Despite missing key players, the Georgia Bulldogs secured a 72-66 victory over Wake Forest in the NIT, advancing to the quarterfinal round to face Ohio State. Led by Justin Hill's 21 points and strong 3-point shooting, Georgia overcame the absence of Jabri Abdur Rahim, RJ Sunahra, and Russel Tchewa. Wake Forest, missing All-ACC performer Hunter Sallis, struggled with their 3-point shooting, allowing Georgia to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Iowa basketball faces Utah in the NIT game at 8 p.m. CT, televised on ESPN2, with the winner potentially hosting the semifinal. Utah's top scorer, Branden Carlson, leads the team. The game can also be streamed on Watch ESPN and FUBO, with radio coverage on the Hawkeye Radio Network.
Ohio State continues their NIT run with a victory over Virginia Tech, showing determination to extend their season despite the game being streamed and not televised. Jamison Battle leads the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, as Ohio State secures an 81-73 win. The team's next game will be against the winner of Wake Forest-Georgia, and they are now 8-2 under coach Jake Diebler.
Ohio State men’s basketball team defeated Virginia Tech 81-73 in the NIT, with Jamison Battle scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Buckeyes advance to the quarterfinals and will face the winner of the Georgia vs. Wake Forest matchup.
Ohio State defeated Virginia Tech 81-73 in the NIT second round, with Jamison Battle leading the Buckeyes with 21 points. Despite a tense second half, Ohio State's strong performance secured their spot in the quarterfinals. They will face the winner of Wake Forest and Georgia in the next round.
St. Bonaventure athletic director Joe Manhertz abruptly resigned amidst controversy over the men's basketball program opting out of the NIT without initially informing players and fans. The university provided no details behind his departure, and the school president accepted his resignation. Manhertz had been with the university for over two years and was previously an associate athletic director at Duke. His resignation came after questions arose regarding the team's decision to forgo NIT consideration, citing travel logistics, injuries, and potential player transfers as reasons for the choice.