If you follow college basketball, you've probably heard of March Madness, but there's another major tournament happening right now. You might be surprised to learn how it started and why it's still a big deal for many teams.
The NIT is trending because it's the other major postseason college basketball tournament, running alongside the NCAA's March Madness.
While March Madness gets most of the headlines, the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) is also a significant event.