2011 Maui Invitational Tournament
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The 2011 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball
tournament played from November 11 to November 23, 2011. It was the 28th annual holding of the Maui Invitational Tournament
, which began in 1984, and was part of the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
. The Championship Round was played at the Lahaina Civic Center
in Maui, Hawaii
from November 21 to 23. The Duke Blue Devils
won the tournament title, defeating the Kansas Jayhawks
in the championship game on November 23 by a score of 68–61. Duke's Ryan Kelly was named the MVP of the tournament. With the victory, Duke won the Maui Invitational Tournament for the fifth time in five appearances, improving the program's overall record at the Maui competition to 15–0.
in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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** denotes double overtime
in Maui
, Hawaii
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* denotes overtime
** denotes double overtime
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
tournament played from November 11 to November 23, 2011. It was the 28th annual holding of the Maui Invitational Tournament
Maui Invitational Tournament
The Maui Invitational Tournament is an annual early-season college basketball tournament that takes place Thanksgiving Week in Lahaina, Hawaii at the Lahaina Civic Center on the island of Maui. It is hosted by Chaminade University of Honolulu, which participates yearly along with a field of seven...
, which began in 1984, and was part of the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 7, 2011 with the and will end with the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 2, 2011 at Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans...
. The Championship Round was played at the Lahaina Civic Center
Lahaina Civic Center
The Lahaina Civic Center is a sports, convention and entertainment complex located at Kaaahi St & Honoapiilani Hwy in Lahaina, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. The zip code is 96761. It is the site of the annual Maui Invitational Tournament, held every November during Thanksgiving week and hosted by...
in Maui, Hawaii
Maui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444,...
from November 21 to 23. The Duke Blue Devils
2011–12 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represents Duke University in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Returning as head coach is Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski...
won the tournament title, defeating the Kansas Jayhawks
2011–12 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team will represent the University of Kansas in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, which will be the Jayhawks' 114th basketball season. The team plays its home games in Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.-Departures:The Jayhawks lose...
in the championship game on November 23 by a score of 68–61. Duke's Ryan Kelly was named the MVP of the tournament. With the victory, Duke won the Maui Invitational Tournament for the fifth time in five appearances, improving the program's overall record at the Maui competition to 15–0.
Opening Round
The Opening Round was played on November 11, 14 and 15 at various sites around the country.November 11
- Kansas2011–12 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball teamThe 2011–12 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team will represent the University of Kansas in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, which will be the Jayhawks' 114th basketball season. The team plays its home games in Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.-Departures:The Jayhawks lose...
100 TowsonTowson TigersThe Towson Tigers, formerly Towson College Knights, are the athletics teams of Towson University. All of the major athletic teams compete in the Colonial Athletic Association with 20 Division I athletic teams The Towson Tigers, formerly Towson College Knights, are the athletics teams of Towson...
54 in Lawrence, KSLawrence, KansasLawrence is the sixth largest city in the U.S. State of Kansas and the county seat of Douglas County. Located in northeastern Kansas, Lawrence is the anchor city of the Lawrence, Kansas, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Douglas County... - Tennessee2011–12 Tennessee Volunteers basketball teamThe 2011–12 Tennessee Volunteers basketball team represents the University of Tennessee in the 2011-12 season. This is the first season for Cuonzo Martin as the Volunteers' head coach. The team is a member of the Southeastern Conference, played its home games at Thompson-Boling Arena...
92 vs UNC Greensboro 63 in Knoxville, TNKnoxville, TennesseeFounded in 1786, Knoxville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, U.S.A., behind Memphis and Nashville, and is the county seat of Knox County. It is the largest city in East Tennessee, and the second-largest city in the Appalachia region... - Duke2011–12 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball teamThe 2011–12 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represents Duke University in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Returning as head coach is Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski...
77 vs BelmontBelmont Bruins men's basketballThe Belmont Bruins men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent the Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2011...
76 in Durham, NCDurham, North CarolinaDurham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the county seat of Durham County and also extends into Wake County. It is the fifth-largest city in the state, and the 85th-largest in the United States by population, with 228,330 residents as of the 2010 United States census...
November 14
- Michigan2011–12 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball teamThe 2011–12 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represents the University of Michigan during the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team will play its home games in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the Crisler Arena, which has a capacity of 13,751, for the forty-fifth consecutive year...
64 vs TowsonTowson TigersThe Towson Tigers, formerly Towson College Knights, are the athletics teams of Towson University. All of the major athletic teams compete in the Colonial Athletic Association with 20 Division I athletic teams The Towson Tigers, formerly Towson College Knights, are the athletics teams of Towson...
47 vs. in Ann Arbor, MIAnn Arbor, MichiganAnn Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010... - Georgetown2011–12 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball teamThe 2011–12 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represents Georgetown University in the 2011–2012 NCAA Division I basketball season. They are led by John Thompson III and play their home games at the Verizon Center. They are a member of the Big East Conference. Prior to the season, the Hoyas...
86 vs UNC Greensboro 45 in Washington, DC
November 15
- UCLA2011–12 UCLA Bruins men's basketball teamThe 2011–12 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team represents the University of California, Los Angeles during the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season...
66 vs Middle TennesseeMiddle Tennessee Blue RaidersThe Blue Raiders are the men's and women's athletic teams at Middle Tennessee State University. MTSU athletic teams participate in NCAA Division I in the Sun Belt Conference...
86 in Los Angeles, CALos Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California... - Memphis2011–12 Memphis Tigers men's basketball teamThe 2011–12 Memphis Tigers men's basketball team will represent the University of Memphis in the 2011–12 college basketball season, the 91st season of Tiger basketball. The Tigers will be coached by head coach Josh Pastner , and will play their home games at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee...
97 vs BelmontBelmont Bruins men's basketballThe Belmont Bruins men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent the Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2011...
81 in Memphis, TNMemphis, TennesseeMemphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
Regional Round
The Regional Round was played November 19 and 20 at the Murphy CenterMurphy Center
Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center is the name of the main athletic department building at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. The building was built in 1973 and named in honor of Charles M. "Bubber" Murphy, a standout athlete at the college in the 1930s...
in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro is a city in and the county seat of Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 108,755 according to the United States Census Bureau's 2010 U.S. Census, up from 68,816 residents certified during the 2000 census. The center of population of Tennessee is located in...
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Championship Round
The Championship Round will occur from November 21–23 at Lahaina Civic CenterLahaina Civic Center
The Lahaina Civic Center is a sports, convention and entertainment complex located at Kaaahi St & Honoapiilani Hwy in Lahaina, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. The zip code is 96761. It is the site of the annual Maui Invitational Tournament, held every November during Thanksgiving week and hosted by...
in Maui
Maui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444,...
, Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
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