There’s another show to keep an eye on following the main event on Selection Sunday, though it’s more a consolation prize than anything else. All those NCAA Tournament snubs who had their bubbles burst as the March Madness brackets were revealed will turn their attention to that other tournament. Yes, the NIT will unveil its bracket on the heels of the NCAA Tournament show, picking apart the leftovers to piece together a 32-team field.
2012 NIT Selection Show: Time, TV Coverage And More
The NIT will also unveil its field on Sunday, a few hours after the NCAA Tournament reveals its bracket.
While the teams that did make the field are celebrating, the bubble teams that didn’t make it in will be awaiting their fate and preparing for the race to Madison Square Garden. On the plus side, many of these bubble teams will be hosting early-round matchups in the NIT, giving fans one more chance to see their favorite team on its home floor.
Here’s the information for the NIT Selection Show:
Time: 9 p.m. Eastern, two hours after the NCAA Selection Show ends.
TV information: You can find the NIT Selection show on ESPNU.
Bracketology: Looking for a head start? Head over to NIT-ology and The Bracket Project for a look at the projected field.
For more on the NIT, be sure to check out our NCAA basketball hub. Also be sure to check out our 2012 NCAA Tournament for more on the Big Dance.
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