The NIT action will air across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN+. The games will also be available to stream on ESPN.com and the ESPN app. The first round of the NIT takes place from Tuesday, March 18 to Wednesday, March 19:

The NIT allows teams not in March Madness the chance to play for a postseason title. Here's who is in it and the schedule.

This year's NIT bracket features a little of everything, from power-conference representatives to mid-major juggernauts. The action could be every bit as thrilling as the Big Dance, so let's dive right in with a look at the full bracket,

The NCAA Tournament remains the pinnacle, and every team fights all year to earn a bid. There were 68 teams who heard their name on Sunday’s selection show, and all of them celebrated their inclusion in March Madness. Those who did not have a decision to make.