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.

If your team was left out of the NCAA Tournament bracket, that doesn't mean the 2024-25 season is over just yet. Don't forget about the annual National Invitation Tournament.This year's NIT field will feature 32 teams battling for a championship across four regions.

After not being picked as one of the 68 NCAA tournament teams, the Gophers (20-11) were snapped up by the Women’s Basketball Invitational, where they will be a No. 2 seed and play MAC runner-up Toledo (24-8).

Despite a hot start to the season, the Gopher women's basketball team didn't earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. However, they will still be playing in the postseason.

Colorado wasn't selected for the NCAA women's basketball Tournament, but the Buffs will host Southeastern Louisiana in the WBIT opening round