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The complete NIT bracket for the 2021 postseason

We take a look at the official bracket for the 2021 National Invitation Tournament.

Colorado State Rams forward James Moors dunks the ball against the Utah State Aggies during the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

The NIT is here, and the entire field of 16 will be competing in Dallas across two arenas for the oldest consecutively-awarded trophy in college basketball.

Here’s a look at what to expect from each round of the 2021 National Invitation Tournament, which will be played at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.

Here is the complete bracket, and we’ll add the times and dates as they are announced.

Left Side Bracket

No. 1 Colorado State Rams vs. No. 4 Buffalo Bulls 7:00 p.m. ET, UNT Coliseum
No. 2 Davidson Wildcats vs. No. 3 NC State Wolfpack 7:00 p.m. ET, UNT Coliseum

Vs.

No. 2 Boise State Broncos vs. No. 3 SMU Mustangs
No. 1 Memphis Tigers vs. No. 4 Dayton Flyers

Right Side Bracket

No. 1 Saint Louis Billikens vs. No. 4 Mississippi State Bulldogs
No. 2 Richmond Spiders vs. No. 3 Toledo Rockets

Vs.

No. 2. Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. No. 3 Western Kentucky, 9:00 p.m. ET, Comerica Center
No. 1 Mississippi Rebels vs. No. 4 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 9:00 p.m. ET, UNT Coliseum

Game Times/TV

Wednesday, March 17th

No. 2 Richmond Spiders vs. No. 3 Toledo Rockets, 7:00 p.m. ET, UNT Coliseum
No. 2. Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. No. 3 Western Kentucky, 9:00 p.m. ET, Comerica Center

Thursday, March 18th

No. 2 Davidson Wildcats vs. No. 3 NC State Wolfpack 7:00 p.m. ET, UNT Coliseum
No. 2 Boise State Broncos vs. No. 3 SMU Mustangs 9:00 p.m. ET, Comerica Center

Friday, March 19th

No. 1 Colorado State Rams vs. No. 4 Buffalo Bulls 7:00 p.m. ET, UNT Coliseum
No. 1 Mississippi Rebels vs. No. 4 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 9:00 p.m. ET, UNT Coliseum

Saturday, March 20th


No. 1 Memphis Tigers vs. No. 4 Dayton Flyers 12:00 p.m. ET, UNT Coliseum
No. 1 Saint Louis Billikens vs. No. 4 Mississippi State Bulldogs, 5:00 p.m., Comerica Center

First Four Teams Out

These teams will be on standby if any team withdraws from the NCAA Tournament or the NIT Tournament

Belmont Bruins
Furman Paladins
Marshall Thundering Herd
UAB Blazers