1998 National Invitation Tournament

1998 National Invitation Tournament
Season	1997–98
Teams	32
Finals site	Madison Square Garden; New York City
Champions	Minnesota Golden Gophers (Vacated) (2nd title)
Runner-up	Penn State Nittany Lions (1st title game)
Semifinalists	Georgia Bulldogs (2nd semifinal); Fresno State Bulldogs (2nd semifinal);
Winning coach	Clem Haskins (2nd title)
MVP	Kevin Clark (Vacated) (Minnesota)
National Invitation Tournaments
«1997	1999»

The 1998 National Invitation Tournament was the 1997 edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition. Minnesota's tournament victory was vacated as a result of numerous NCAA violations, including academic fraud, that took place under coach Clem Haskins. Kevin Clark also vacated his tournament Most Valuable Player award.

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