BAYLOR, FLORIDA, PITT AND OREGON STATE HEADLINE 2023 NIT SEASON TIP-OFF ON NOV. 22 AND 24 AT BARCLAYS CENTER


BROOKLYN (May 11, 2023) – The NIT Season Tip-Off will return to Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wed., Nov. 22 and Fri., Nov. 24. This year’s field will include the Baylor Bears of the Big 12, Florida Gators of the Southeastern Conference, Pittsburgh Panthers of the ACC and Oregon State Beavers of the Pac 12.

The tournament bracket and schedule will be announced in the coming months. Tickets are not yet on sale, but fans can secure first access to the best seats and discount offers by signing-up for the official pre-sale at nitseasontipoff.com. Matchups, times and ESPN platform designations for will be announced at a later date

The 2023 NIT Season Tip-Off field features:

The NIT Season Tip-Off has been played in New York City since 1985 and this fall marks the seventh time the tournament will be held at Barclays Center.

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