Everything you need to know about the 2024 Maui Invitational

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 24: Center court is seen during the championship game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the St. Mary’s Gaels of the 2021 Maui Invitational basketball tournament at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

North Carolina has played just three games this season in what has felt like a slow start to the year. However, they have been preparing for what could be three games in three days against two possible top-five ranked teams in the country. This prestigious tournament could put UNC further up the rankings if they came away with a championship.

So far this season, North Carolina squeaked out a win against Elon, dominated American, and put together a tale of two halves against top-ranked Kansas. The highs and lows of North Carolina basketball have already been evident this season.

How will the Tar Heels stack up against other talent in the Maui Invitational? Do they have what it takes to win the whole thing? Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming tournament.

What, When, Where?

Nov 15, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

What: Eight men’s college basketball teams in a single elimination tournament

When: November 25th through the 27th

Where: Lahaina Civic Center near the beaches of Maui, Hawai’i

Sponsor: Novavax

Who?

North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) looks for a layup against Kansas Jayhawks guard AJ Storr (2) in the first half of the game inside Allen Fieldhouse Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

No. 4-ranked Auburn Tigers (4-0)

Colorado Buffaloes (4-0)

Dayton Flyers (5-0)

No. 5-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (3-0)

Memphis Tigers (3-0)

Michigan State Spartans (4-1)

No. 18-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (2-1)

No. 2-ranked UConn Huskies (4-0)

History

Nov 4, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) and forward Jalen…

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Publish date : 2024-11-24 14:00:00

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