The 1969 National Invitation Tournament was originated by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association in 1938. Responsibility for its administration was transferred two years later to local colleges, first known as the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Basketball Committee and in 1948, as the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Basketball Association (MIBA), which comprised representatives from five New York City schools: Fordham University, Manhattan College, New York University, St. John's University, and Wagner College. Originally all of the teams qualifying for the tournament were invited to New York City, and all games were played at Madison Square Garden.
Perennial power Kansas made its second—and as of 2026, most recent—NIT appearance.
Selected teams Below is a list of the 16 teams selected for the tournament.Tournament Results (1960's) at nit.org, URL accessed December 8, 2009. 11/7/09
Army Boston College Florida Fordham Kansas Louisville Ohio Rutgers Saint Peter's South Carolina Southern Illinois Temple Tennessee Tulsa West Texas State Wyoming
Bracket Below is the tournament bracket.
See also 1969 NCAA University Division basketball tournament 1969 NCAA College Division basketball tournament 1969 NAIA Division I men's basketball tournament 1969 National Women's Invitational Tournament
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