After the disappointment of missing out on the NCAA tournament, quite a few teams declined bids to the NIT. Here's the 11 who won't be participating.

The NCAA's National Invitation Tournaments for men's and women's basketball begin today and Wednesday, with both tournaments featuring Iowa teams.

National Invitation Tournament includes 32 teams and will conclude at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on April 3.

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.

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen breaks down the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament, including must-see players, first-round upsets and his pick to come out of the region.