CBI cancels 2026 tournament, vows to return

The College Basketball Invitational men's postseason tournament will not be held this year after organizers announced the 16-team event scheduled for March 21-25 was canceled.

"Due to circumstances beyond our control, the CBI will not be held this year," the CBI announced in a brief statement on X.

The CBI intends to return, saying in its statement: "We will see you next year!"

The CBI is a third-tier men's event behind the NCAA Tournament and the NIT. It has been contested since 2008...