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What is the Myrtle Beach Invitational?
The Myrtle Beach Invitational is a college basketball tournament that was founded in 2018 by ESPN Regional Television in which eight teams compete.
The tournament takes place in November of each, usually a week before Thanksgiving with games being played at the HTC Center in Conway, South Carolina.
The 2024 tournament will be the sixth edition with the 2020 tournament having been canceled. Check out our expert basketball handicappers who will have picks over the three days of action.
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What teams are playing in the Myrtle Beach Invitational?
The eight teams featuring in the 2024 tournament will be announced closer to the tournament, these are the eight who competed in 2023:
- Liberty (Champions)
- Vermont (Runners-up)
- Wichita State (3rd Place)
- Saint Louis (4th Place)
- Wyoming (5th Place)
- Furman (6th Place)
- College of Charleston (7th Place)
- Coastal Carolina (8th Place)
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What is the Myrtle Beach Invitational bracket?
The Myrtle Beach Invitational will take place during November with three days of action between Thursday & Sunday, Saturday will act as a rest day. The bracket will be decided closer to the tournament.
If you are planning to have a wager on any of the opening four games then head over to our very helpful best sportsbook for basketball betting article.
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Who won the Myrtle Beach Invitational?
The reigning champions are Liberty who defeated Vermont in the 2023 championship game 71-61 after beating both Furman (88-74) and Wichita State (83-66) on their way to the final.
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Liberty | 71-61 | Vermont |
| 2022 | Massachusetts | 60-54 | Charlotte |
| 2021 | Utah State | 73-70 | Oklahoma |
| 2019 | Baylor | 87-78 | Villanova |
| 2018 | UCF | 78-62 | Western Kentucky |
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