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A deep dive into the teams, matchups, and championship journey of the 1993 National Invitation Tournament, culminating at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
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Tournament Overview
The 1993 NIT
The 1993 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) was the 56th edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition. This tournament featured 32 teams, showcasing collegiate talent vying for postseason glory.
Championship Venue
The prestigious finals of the 1993 NIT were held at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City, a venue synonymous with major sporting events and a fitting stage for crowning a champion.
Key Participants
The tournament saw 32 teams compete. The ultimate champions were the Minnesota Golden Gophers, securing their first NIT title. They faced the Georgetown Hoyas in the championship game, who were making their first appearance in the NIT title game.
Selected Teams
A total of 32 teams were invited to participate in the 1993 National Invitation Tournament. Below is a comprehensive list of the participating teams, their conferences, overall records, and tournament appearance history.
Tournament Bracket
The path to the championship involved navigating through regional brackets and culminating in the semifinals held at Madison Square Garden. The following visualization outlines the progression of the tournament.
Early Rounds
The initial rounds featured 32 teams competing across four regions. Winners advanced through the first, second, and quarterfinal rounds.
| First Round | Second Round | Quarterfinals | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 73 | Providence | 68 | Providence | 75 | ||||||||
| James Madison | 61 | ||||||||||||
| West Virginia | 95 | West Virginia | 67 | ||||||||||
| Georgia | 84 | ||||||||||||
| USC | 90 | USC | 71 | UAB | 61 | ||||||||
| UNLV | 73 | ||||||||||||
| Pepperdine | 53 | Pepperdine | 59 | ||||||||||
| UC Santa Barbara | 50 | ||||||||||||
| Clemson | 84 | Clemson | 64 | Minnesota | 76 | ||||||||
| Auburn | 72 | ||||||||||||
| UAB | 58 | UAB | 65 | ||||||||||
| Alabama | 56 | ||||||||||||
| SW Missouri State | 56 | SW Missouri State | 70 | Minnesota | 86 | ||||||||
| Saint Joseph's | 34 | ||||||||||||
| Jackson State | 90 | Jackson State | 52 | ||||||||||
| Connecticut | 88 OT | ||||||||||||
| Georgetown | 78 | Georgetown | 71 | Georgetown | 61 | ||||||||
| Arizona State | 68 | ||||||||||||
| UTEP | 67 | UTEP | 44 | ||||||||||
| Houston | 61 | ||||||||||||
| Miami (OH) | 56 | Miami (OH) | 60 | Minnesota | 86 | ||||||||
| Ohio State | 53 | ||||||||||||
| Old Dominion | 74 | Old Dominion | 58 | ||||||||||
| VCU | 68 | ||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 73 | Wisconsin | 73 | Georgetown | 61 | ||||||||
| Michigan State | 86 | ||||||||||||
| Oklahoma | 88 | Oklahoma | 72 | ||||||||||
| Minnesota | 74 | ||||||||||||
Semifinals & Finals
The victors advanced to the semifinals at Madison Square Garden, leading to the championship and third-place games.
| Semifinals | Finals | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 70 | Minnesota | 62 | |||||
| Minnesota | 76 | |||||||
| Third Place Game | ||||||||
| UAB | 55 | Georgetown | 61 | |||||
| Georgetown | 45 | |||||||
Match Results
Championship Game
The culmination of the tournament saw the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeat the Georgetown Hoyas to claim the 1993 NIT Championship.
Minnesota: 62
Georgetown: 61
Third Place Game
In the consolation game for third place, the UAB Blazers emerged victorious over the Providence Friars.
UAB: 55
Providence: 52
Key Figures
Championship Coach
The architect of Minnesota's championship run was Head Coach Clem Haskins, who secured his first NIT title.
Tournament MVP
Recognized for his outstanding performance throughout the tournament, Voshon Lenard of the Minnesota Golden Gophers was named the Most Valuable Player.
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