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The Maui Invitational, currently known as the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, is an annual early-season college basketball tournament that takes place Thanksgiving week, normally in Lahaina, Hawaii, at the Lahaina Civic Center on the island of Maui. It is hosted by Chaminade University of Honolulu, an NCAA Division II school. Eight NCAA Division I men's basketball teams are invited to Maui to complete the field. The Maui Invitational has been played since 1984 and is carried by ESPN. Camping World became the title sponsor for the 2020 Tournament only. Maui Jim became the title sponsor of the tournament in 2015 and returned as title sponsor in 2021; the previous fourteen tournaments were sponsored by EA Sports.
The 2014 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 31st time, from November 14 to November 26, 2014. The tournament began in 1984, and was part of the 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Championship Round was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii from November 24 to 26.
The 2003 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 20th time, from November 24 to November 26, 2003. The tournament began in 1984, and was part of the 2003–04 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii from November 24 to 26,.
The 2004 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 21st time, from November 22 to November 24, 2004. The tournament began in 1984, and was part of the 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the North Carolina Tar Heels. It was UNC's second Maui title and the second for head coach Roy Williams, who led the Kansas Jayhawks to the 1996 title.
The 2002 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 19th time, from November 25 to November 27, 2002. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the Indiana Hoosiers. It was the first title for both the program and for its head coach Mike Davis.
The 2015 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 32nd time, from November 13 to November 25, 2015. The tournament began in 1984, and was part of the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Championship Round was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii from November 23 to 25.
The 2016 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played for the 33rd time. The tournament began in 1984, and was part of the 2016–17 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. Opening round games previously played at campus sites were discontinued.
The 2000 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 17th time, from November 20 to November 22, 2000. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 2000–01 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the Arizona Wildcats. It was the first title for both the program and for its head coach Lute Olson after losses in the 1993 and 1997 finals.
The 2017 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played for the 34th time. The tournament began in 1984, and was part of the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Championship Round was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii from November 20 to 22. Opening round games previously played at campus sites were discontinued.
The 2001 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 18th time, from November 19 to November 21, 2001. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 2001–02 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the Duke Blue Devils. It was the third title for both the program and for its head coach Mike Krzyzewski.
The 1998 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 15th time, from November 23 to November 25, 1998. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 1998-99 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the Syracuse Orange. It was the second title for both the program and for its head coach Jim Boeheim.
The 2019 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament played for the 36th time. The tournament began in 1984, and was part of the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Championship Round was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii from November 25 to 27, 2019.
The 1999 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 16th time, from November 22 to November 24, 1999. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 1999–00 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the North Carolina Tar Heels. It was the first title for both the program and for its head coach Bill Guthridge.
The 1996 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 13th time, from November 25 to November 27, 1996. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 1996-97 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the Kansas Jayhawks. It was the first title for both the program and for its head coach Roy Williams.
The 1995 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 12th time, from November 20 to November 22, 1995. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 1995-96 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the Villanova Wildcats. It was the first title for both the program and for its head coach Steve Lappas.
The 2021 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament played for the 38th time. The tournament began in 1984 and will be part of the 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Championship Round was planned to be played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii from November 22 to 25, 2021. Because of COVID-19 concerns, most notably ongoing restrictions on travel to Hawaii, the tournament was moved to the Michelob Ultra Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The start date remains unchanged, but the title game was moved to November 24.
The 1991 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 8th time, from November 25 to November 27, 1991. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 1991-92 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the Michigan State Spartans. It was the first title for the program and its head coach Jud Heathcote.
The 1990 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 7th time, from November 23 to November 25, 1990. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 1990-91 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the Syracuse Orange. It was the first title for the program and its head coach Jim Boeheim.
The 1989 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 6th time, from November 24 to November 26, 1989. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 1989-90 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the Missouri Tigers. It was the first title for the program and its head coach Norm Stewart.
The 2022 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played for the 39th time. The tournament began in 1984 and will be part of the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament returned to Maui, Hawaii for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Championship Round featured the Arizona Wildcats & Creighton Bluejays. Arizona won their 3rd tournament title by a score of 81–79. Oumar Ballo was the tournament MVP, averaging 21.0 points, 10.7 rebounds & shot 79.4% from the field. The game was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui from November 21 to 23, 2022.