The Friars reached the NIT Finals in 1960 before winning the tournament in 1961 behind future hall of famer Lenny Wilkens.

During his time at Texas Tech they went to NCAA Tournament four times with one trip to the NIT Final four.

The 2008-09 team went on to advance to the NIT Final where they fell to Penn State.

NIT Final in New York City:

In the NIT Finals they lost to Ohio State 92-85.

The team was selected to participate in the NIT, the school's first postseason appearance since reaching the 2008 NIT Final.

He guided Alabama to the NIT Final in Madison Square Garden in only his second year.

In 1981-82, the Bulldogs advanced to the NIT Final Four by defeating Temple, Maryland and Virginia Tech.

During his senior year, Dayton reached the NIT Finals, but lost to Duquesne University 70-58.

The Scarlet Knights also played in the 2004 NIT Final, where they were defeated by the Michigan Wolverines.