Blank printable 2017 NIT bracket

Mar 31, 2016; New York, NY, USA; George Washington Colonials forward Tyler Cavanaugh (34) holds up a trophy after the second half of the championship game of the 2016 NIT basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden. George Washington defeated Valparaiso 76-60. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2016; New York, NY, USA; George Washington Colonials forward Tyler Cavanaugh (34) holds up a trophy after the second half of the championship game of the 2016 NIT basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden. George Washington defeated Valparaiso 76-60. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Get in on the action of the 2017 NIT by filling out your very own printable bracket.

There isn’t a more exciting time during the college basketball season than tournament time. After the conference tournaments are over, the NCAA Tournament takes over and it’s one of the greatest spectacles in all of sports. While March Madness is the big one, there are plenty of other tournaments in college basketball for everyone to get there fix. After the NCAA Tournament, the NIT is the biggest tournament.

The NIT pits teams that were right on that bubble of making the NCAA Tournament that just missed out. Small schools that fell short in their conference tournaments get a chance to show the world why they are worthy of competing with larger schools. Winning the NIT has proven to be a huge boost to programs.

For those fans that want to keep up with the tournament, they can follow along and print out their very own bracket. This will allow you to fill in the teams and then make your picks for who you believe is going to come away with the title at the end of the tournament.

There are going to be a lot of heartbroken teams on Selection Sunday. Those programs will ultimately find themselves here if they accept the invite and can prove the committee wrong by putting on a huge performance.

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This is a fantastic place for players to take center stage and highlight their abilities. Which team will be the one to show they are one of the best in college basketball and win the NIT in 2017?