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Tulsa and Auburn Face Off in NIT Championship
Co-MVPs Caleb Holt and Jason Crowe Jr. lead their teams in the postseason tournament final.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:00am
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The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and Auburn Tigers will meet in the championship game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Tulsa is led by head coach Eric Konkol, while Auburn is guided by their standout players Caleb Holt and Jason Crowe Jr., who were named co-MVPs of the McDonald's All American game.
Why it matters
The NIT is a prestigious postseason tournament that features many of the top college basketball teams that did not make the NCAA Tournament. This matchup between Tulsa and Auburn represents an opportunity for both programs to cap off their seasons with a championship victory.
The details
Tulsa and Auburn both had strong seasons that fell just short of earning an NCAA Tournament bid. The Golden Hurricane are led by veteran coach Eric Konkol, while the Tigers feature a talented duo in Caleb Holt and Jason Crowe Jr., who were co-MVPs of the McDonald's All American game. This championship game will showcase the skills of these rising stars as they compete for the NIT title.
- The NIT championship game will take place on April 6, 2026.
The players
Eric Konkol
The head coach of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team.
Caleb Holt
A standout player for the Auburn Tigers and co-MVP of the 2026 McDonald's All American game.
Jason Crowe Jr.
A talented player for the Auburn Tigers and co-MVP of the 2026 McDonald's All American game.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to have the opportunity to compete for a championship. Both teams have had great seasons and it's going to be a hard-fought game.”
— Eric Konkol, Head Coach, Tulsa Golden Hurricane
“Playing in the NIT final is a dream come true. We're going to leave it all on the court and do whatever it takes to win the title.”
— Caleb Holt, Co-MVP, McDonald's All American Game
What’s next
The winner of the Tulsa vs. Auburn NIT championship game will be crowned the 2026 NIT champion.
The takeaway
This NIT final matchup between Tulsa and Auburn features two talented teams and rising stars in college basketball. The game will showcase the skills of co-MVPs Caleb Holt and Jason Crowe Jr. as they compete for a prestigious postseason title.
