College Basketball Invitational Canceled

March 14, 2026 5:03 am

(AP) — The 2026 College Basketball Invitational has been canceled, leaving the College Basketball Crown as the only men’s postseason tournament besides the NCAA and NIT. The CBI announced in a social media post that the event would not be held this year due to circumstances beyond its control. Messages seeking comment were left with CBI organizers. The CollegeInsider.com Tournament folded last year. Teams participating in the CBI and CollegeInsider.com tournaments were required to pay an entry fee or a guarantee for home games. The CBI was designed for 16 teams but only 11 accepted invitations last year.