1946 National Invitation Tournament

The 1946 National Invitation Tournament was the 1946 edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition.

1946 National Invitation Tournament
Tournament details
CityNew York City
Venue(s)Madison Square Garden
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsKentucky Wildcats (1st title)
Runner-upRhode Island Rams
Semifinalists
Tournament statistics
MVPErnie Calverley (Rhode Island)
← 1945
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Selected teams

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Below is a list of the eight teams selected for the tournament.[1]

Bracket

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Below is the tournament bracket.[1]

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
         
Rhode Island82
Bowling Green79
Rhode Island59
Muhlenberg49
Muhlenberg47
Syracuse41
Rhode Island45
Kentucky46
West Virginia70
St. John's58
West Virginia51
Kentucky59
Kentucky77
Arizona53
Third place game
   
Muhlenberg40
West Virginia65

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Tournament Results (1940s) at nit.org, URL accessed December 9, 2009. 11/7/09