National champ UConn headlines 2024 Maui Invitational field

Connecticut pose after their win against San Diego State during he men’s national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, …

Connecticut pose after their win against San Diego State during he men’s national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

by: Christian Shimabuku

Posted: Apr 4, 2023 / 12:10 PM HST

Updated: Apr 4, 2023 / 11:24 PM HST

One day after capturing the NCAA men’s basketball national championship, UConn was announced as the headliner for the 2024 Maui Jim Maui Invitational.

The 41st annual tournament field was announced on Tuesday as the Huskies will be joined by Auburn, Colorado, Dayton, Iowa State, Memphis, Michigan State and North Carolina.

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The 2024 tournament will take place from November 25 to 27 at the historic Lahaina Civic Center in Maui.

UConn last traveled to Hawaii in 2016 and has won the prestigious tournament in 2006 and 2010.

The 2024 field has made 218 NCAA Tournament appearances, 45 Final Fours and 13 NCAA Tournament titles combined.

In November, the 40th edition of the Maui Invitational, held from November 23 to 25, will feature Gonzaga, Kansas, Marquette, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCLA and Chaminade.

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