Another new NIT selection process announced in October by the NCAA will distribute 16 bids to "exempt" teams meeting certain criteria related to conference affiliation and advanced metrics. It marks the second year in a row that criteria for NIT access has changed as the event seeks to solidify its place in an evolving postseason landscape.

After not being included in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, some figured that West Virginia would participate in either the College Basketball Crown or the NIT to close out its season. The two tournament fields were announced within the last twelve hours,

While there are still more questions than answers when it comes to West Virginia University being left out of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, there are some

The NCAA Tournament remains the pinnacle, and every team fights all year to earn a bid. There were 68 teams who heard their name on Sunday’s selection show, and all of them celebrated their inclusion in March Madness. Those who did not have a decision to make.

The 68-team NCAA tournament field is set. Here's the 2025 March Madness first round schedule, including First Four and all four regions.

National Invitational Tournament begins in the coming week as the consolation postseason tournament for teams that did not earn an NCAA Tournament bid.