1985 National Invitation Tournament

The 1985 National Invitation Tournament was the 1985 edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition. The tournament began on Tuesday, March 12, 1985, and ended when the UCLA Bruins defeated Indiana Hoosiers in the NIT championship game on Friday, March 29, 1985, at Madison Square Garden. The Bruins were led by first-year head coach Walt Hazzard.

1985 National Invitation Tournament
Season198485
Teams32
Finals siteMadison Square Garden
New York City
ChampionsUCLA Bruins (1st title)
Runner-upIndiana Hoosiers (2nd title game)
Semifinalists
  • Tennessee Volunteers (2nd semifinal)
  • Louisville Cardinals (2nd semifinal)
Winning coachWalt Hazzard (1st title)
MVPReggie Miller (UCLA)
National Invitation Tournaments
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