The inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament began Monday from Las Vegas with a bang. Butler pulled off a thrilling 86-84 upset win over Utah after star guard Pierre Brooks ll hit a game-winning layup with less than :03 remaining to get the sport's newest postseason event started.

It's no secret that the NCAA tournament and the NIT are regarded differently. One captures the attention of the nation, the other is often referred to as an aft

NIT continues with quarterfinal action Tuesday and Wednesay. Here's an updated look at the bracket, schedule and how to watch the games.

Jalen DeLoach has been a journeyman in college, playing at three schools in four years. The Savannah native is now two wins away from earning an NIT title with Loyola.

The late game of the night features an intriguing matchup between the Chattanooga Mocs and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. Both teams have demonstrated their capabilities throughout the tournament, but a closer examination reveals nuanced factors that could tip the scales.

In a tournament that could be the salvation for the mid-major class, the top-seeded Anteaters face North Texas in the semifinals on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.

In the past few years, the NCAA has taken operational control of the NIT, the College Insider Tournament (CIT) has been canceled and the power conferences have discussed expanding the NCAAs. Just two weeks ago, in fact, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark addressed what would be the first major change to March Madness in 40 years.

Cleveland State women's basketball reached the semifinals of the NIT by beating Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday night.