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College Basketball Postseason Tournament Canceled
The CBI (College Basketball Invitational) will not be held in 2026 due to "circumstances beyond our control."
Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:24pm
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The college basketball community received surprising news on Thursday as the CBI (College Basketball Invitational) postseason tournament announced it will not be held this year. The CBI, which was created in 2007 and has provided a postseason opportunity for low and mid-major schools, cited "circumstances beyond our control" as the reason for the cancellation. With the CBI non-existent in 2026, the NCAA Tournament, the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), and the College Basketball Crown will be the premier post-conference tournament events.
Why it matters
The CBI has served as an important postseason opportunity for smaller college basketball programs that miss out on the NCAA Tournament and NIT. Its cancellation means fewer chances for these teams to compete for a late-season championship, which can be crucial for their programs' visibility and recruiting efforts.
The details
The CBI's official Twitter account announced the cancellation on Thursday, stating: "Due to circumstances beyond our control, the CBI (College Basketball Invitational) will not be held this year. We will see you next year!" The CBI was created in 2007 and has been held annually, except for 2020 when it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The CBI's cancellation was announced on March 14, 2026.
The players
CBI (College Basketball Invitational)
A postseason college basketball tournament created in 2007 to provide an additional opportunity for low and mid-major programs that missed out on the NCAA Tournament and NIT.
The takeaway
The cancellation of the CBI tournament in 2026 means fewer chances for smaller college basketball programs to compete for a late-season championship, which can be crucial for their visibility and recruiting efforts. This decision will have an impact on the postseason landscape, as the NCAA Tournament, NIT, and College Basketball Crown will now be the premier events for teams that miss out on the Big Dance.
