1956 National Invitation Tournament

The 1956 National Invitation Tournament was the 1956 edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition.

1956 National Invitation Tournament
Season1955–56
Teams12
Finals siteMadison Square Garden
New York City
ChampionsLouisville Cardinals (1st title)
Runner-upDayton Flyers (4th title game)
Semifinalists
  • Saint Joseph's Hawks (1st semifinal)
  • St. Francis (NY) Terriers (1st semifinal)
Winning coachBernard Hickman (1st title)
MVPCharlie Tyra (Louisville)
National Invitation Tournaments
«1955 1957»
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