The first round, second round, and quarterfinals of the NIT will all be held on college campuses with a 32-team field. The 2023 NIT will only seed the top 16 teams (top four teams in each pod) for the second consecutive year, while the remaining 16 teams will be placed into the bracket geographically wherever possible. In addition, former men’s basketball head coaches Bob McKillop, Gary Waters, and Rick Byrd were chosen by the NIT board to serve on the committee. One of the most successful college basketball coaches is Byrd.
