1978 National Invitation Tournament
The 1978 National Invitation Tournament was the 1977–78 season’s 16-team college basketball postseason event. It took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Texas Longhorns won their first NIT title, beating the NC State Wolfpack in the final. Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Georgetown Hoyas were the other semifinalists. Texas was coached by Abe Lemons, and the tournament’s co‑MVPs were Jim Krivacs and Ron Baxter of Texas.
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