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2004 National Invitation Tournament
2026-11-15 05:30:41 · Cedar Herald Index
The 2004 National Invitation Tournament was the 2004 edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition. Michigan (initially barred from postseason play that season, but overturned on appeal) defeated Rutgers in the final game to capture their third NIT Championship.
Selected teams
Below is a list of the 40 teams selected for the tournament.

Bracket
Below are the four first round brackets, along with the four-team championship bracket.

Semifinals & finals
See also
2004 Women's National Invitation Tournament
2004 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament
2004 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament
2004 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament
2004 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament
2004 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament
2004 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament
2004 NAIA Division I men's basketball tournament
2004 NAIA Division II men's basketball tournament
2004 NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament
2004 NAIA Division II women's basketball tournament
References
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Basketball competitions in New York City
College sports in New York City
Madison Square Garden
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