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NIT and WBIT Tournament Changes Announced

Updated 2026-10-01 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The NCAA announced that the NIT and Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament will reduce from 32 to 24 teams starting in 2027, following the expansion of the NCAA tournaments.

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NIT, WBIT cutting down to 24 teams in wake of expanded NCAA tournaments

In the aftermath of the NCAA tournaments expanding to 76 teams starting this season, the NIT and Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament will drop from 32 teams to 24 beginning in 2027, the NCAA announced.

2026-10-01 17:56 UTC