Before the NCAA Tournament the winner of the NIT was recognized as the official College Basketball National Champions. In 1942 the Mountaineers won the NIT Tournament claiming the National title.

National Champions West Virginia University Basketball Team Accepts Trophy

Identifier:: 017941
Title:: National Champions West Virginia University Basketball Team Accepts Trophy
Date:: 1942
Description:: Before the NCAA Tournament the winner of the NIT was recognized as the official College Basketball National Champions. In 1942 the Mountaineers won the NIT Tournament claiming the National title.
Acquisition Source:: Alumni Magazine
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: print
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView