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1976 National Invitation Tournament

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1976 National Invitation Tournament
Season1975–76
Teams12
Finals siteMadison Square Garden
New York City
ChampionsKentucky Wildcats (2nd title)
Runner-upCharlotte 49ers (1st title game)
Semifinalists
Winning coachJoe B. Hall (1st title)
MVPCedric Maxwell (Charlotte)
National Invitation Tournaments
«1975 1977»

The 1976 National Invitation Tournament was the 1976 edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition.

Selected teams

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Below is a list of the 12 teams selected for the tournament.[1]

Brackets

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Below is the tournament bracket.[1]

First round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
            
Charlotte 79
San Francisco 74
Charlotte 79
Oregon 72
Charlotte 80
NC State 79
NC State 78
Holy Cross 68
Holy Cross 84
Saint Peter's 78
Charlotte 67
Kentucky 71
Kentucky 67
Niagara 61
Kentucky 81
Kansas State 78
Kentucky 79
Providence 78
Louisville 67
Providence 73
Providence 84
North Carolina A&T 68
Third place game
   
NC State 74
Providence 69

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Tournament Results (1970's) at nit.org, URL accessed November 7, 2009. 11/7/09