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Maui Invitational set to move back to Maui following wildfires

Following a year in Honolulu, the Maui Invitational is moving back to Maui. Auburn is joined by North Carolina, UConn, and elite programs in the field.

The 2024 Maui Invitational was already set to be one of the biggest events of the college basketball season with teams like UConn, North Carolina, Michigan State, Dayton, and Iowa State joining Auburn in the tournament field on November 25.

Now, the stage will be even bigger. The Tournament announced it would be moving back to Maui after a brief one-year stay in Honolulu in 2023 due to the fires raging throughout the Island.

Lahaina Civic Center will again play host to the tournament, with local school Chaminade hosting the “blue-blood” filled field of eight.

“As a long-standing community partner, we are looking forward to welcoming the Maui Jim Maui Invitational back to Lahaina,” Maui mayor Richard Bissen said in a statement.

College basketball fans should be thrilled as well. The field features 218 NCAA Tournament Appearances, 45 Final Fours, and 13 National Championships.

Those numbers will increase by the time the tournament kicks off next holiday season with UNC, UConn, Auburn, Dayton, and Iowa State all locks for the NCAA Tournament.

The 2024 Maui Jim Maui Invitational tips off on November 25, 2024, and concludes play with the championship on November 27, 2024.

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Rick Barnes recaps Vols’ loss to No. 1 Kansas

Rick Barnes recaps the Vols’ loss to No. 1 Kansas in Maui Invitational.

No. 1 Kansas (5-1) defeated No. 8 Tennessee (4-2), 69-60, Wednesday in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational.

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes recapped the Vols’ loss to Kansas.

“Again, just disappointed with our inconsistency,” Barnes said. “We’re just inconsistent. We need to know night to night what we’re going to get. This tournament, I think, was great for us. There’s no doubt in my mind. I know we’re going to get much, much better as a basketball team. We’re going to learn from it, both games.

“I know we’re better than we played today, and give Kansas credit. I thought they executed extremely well. I thought their key guys did exactly what you would expect them to do night-in and night-out. We’ve got to get that with our guys.”

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Social media reacts to Tennessee-Kansas basketball game

Social media reacts to the Tennessee-Kansas basketball game.

No. 1 Kansas (5-1) defeated No. 8 Tennessee (4-2), 69-60, on Wednesday in the Maui Invitational third-place game.

The Vols defeated Syracuse, 73-56, on Monday in the Maui Invitational opening game.

Tennessee lost to Purdue, 71-67, on Tuesday in the Maui Invitational semifinals.

The 2023 Maui Invitational is taking place at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Due to wildfires that impacted the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui, the 2023 Maui Invitational relocated to Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu.

Chaminade, Gonzaga, Kansas, Marquette, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee and UCLA are teams competing in the 2023 Maui Invitational.

PHOTOS: Vols defeat Syracuse in Maui Invitational

Following the Tennessee-Kansas matchup, Vols Wire looks at postgame social media reaction and is listed below.

Maui Invitational: Vols lose third-place game to No. 1 Kansas

Maui Invitational: Vols lose third-place game to Kansas

No. 1 Kansas (5-1) defeated No. 8 Tennessee (4-2), 69-60, Wednesday in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Wednesday’s loss is the second consecutive for the Vols.

The game was tied, 35-35, at halftime.

Santiago Vescovi recorded a season-high 21 points to lead all scorers in the contest. He was one of three Tennessee players to score 10-plus points in the game.

Dalton Knecht scored 13 points and was held to three after halftime. Justin Gainey totaled 13 points and four rebounds for Tennessee.

Jonas Aidoo recorded eight points, 11 rebounds and three blocks for the Vols.

Hunter Dickinson totaled 17 points and 20 rebounds for Kansas.

Maui Invitational: How to watch Tennessee-Kansas basketball game

Maui Invitational: How to watch Tennessee-Kansas basketball game on Wednesday

No. 8 Tennessee (4-1) will play No. 1 Kansas (4-1) on Wednesday in the Maui Invitational third-place game.

The Vols defeated Syracuse, 73-56, on Monday in the Maui Invitational opening game.

Tennessee lost to Purdue, 71-67, on Tuesday in the Maui Invitational semifinals.

The 2023 Maui Invitational is taking place at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Due to wildfires that impacted the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui, the 2023 Maui Invitational relocated to Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu.

Chaminade, Gonzaga, Kansas, Marquette, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee and UCLA are teams competing in the 2023 Maui Invitational.

Below is information in how to watch the Tennessee-Kansas game at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center on Wednesday.

Maui Invitational: Vols fall to Purdue in semifinals

2023 Maui Invitational: Vols fall to Purdue in semifinals

No. 2 Purdue (4-0) defeated No. 8 Tennessee (3-1), 71-67, Tuesday in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Vols led, 31-30, at halftime.

Tennessee led by nine points in the first half. The Boilermakers outscored Tennessee, 10-6, in the final minutes during the first half.

Dalton Knecht totaled 16 points, including 13 in the first half, and five rebounds.

Jordan Gainey scored 15 points, Jahmai Mashack recored nine and Santiago Vescovi finished with eight for Tennessee.

Tennessee will next play on Wednesday in the third-place game at 2:30 p.m. EST against either Kansas or Marquette.

PHOTOS: A look at Rick Barnes through the years

Maui Invitational: How to watch Tennessee-Purdue basketball game

Maui Invitational: How to watch the Tennessee-Purdue basketball game on Tuesday

No. 8 Tennessee (4-0) will play No. 2 Purdue (4-0) on Tuesday in the Maui Invitational semifinals.

The Vols defeated Syracuse, 73-56, on Monday in the Maui Invitational opening game. Purdue was victorious against Gonzaga, 73-63.

The 2023 Maui Invitational is taking place at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Due to wildfires that impacted the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui, the 2023 Maui Invitational relocated to Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu.

Chaminade, Gonzaga, Kansas, Marquette, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee and UCLA are teams competing in the 2023 Maui Invitational.

Below is information in how to watch the Tennessee-Purdue game at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center on Tuesday.

Rick Barnes recaps Vols’ win against Syracuse

Rick Barnes recaps Tennessee’s win against Syracuse.

No. 8 Tennessee (4-0) defeated Syracuse (3-1), 73-56, on Monday in the Maui Invitational opening game.

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes met with media after the contest.

“Really tough, hard-fought game,” Barnes said. “Really proud of our older group at the end when we had some different situations, turned it over in ways that we normally don’t and shouldn’t. I thought our older guys, guys that had been in a lot of big games, Josiah was terrific today, his rebounding, Jonas came back big on the glass. Our older guys defensively were locked in, did a lot of good things for us, and I think we know we can be better on offense.

“I thought we kept our composure through some tough situations for us, but we did some things that are out of character. They had a lot to do with that, too. They really are very aggressive with getting in the passing lanes, tipping the ball, back-tipping, all that, but really nice win for us.”

Tennessee will next play Purdue in the Maui Invitational on Tuesday. Tipoff is slated for 8 p.m. EST and will be televised by ESPN.

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Social media reacts to Vols’ win versus Syracuse in Maui Invitational

Social media reacts to Tennessee basketball’s win versus Syracuse in the Maui Invitational.

No. 8 Tennessee (4-0) defeated Syracuse (3-1), 73-56, on Monday in the Maui Invitational opening game.

Dalton Knecht led Tennessee in points with 17. He also recorded four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal.

Josiah-Jordan James was Tennessee’s leading rebounder with 12.

The 2023 Maui Invitational is taking place at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Due to wildfires that impacted the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui, the 2023 Maui Invitational relocated to Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu.

Chaminade, Gonzaga, Kansas, Marquette, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee and UCLA are teams competing in the 2023 Maui Invitational.

PHOTOS: Vols defeat Syracuse in Maui Invitational

Following Tennessee’s win versus Syracuse, Vols Wire looks at postgame social media reaction and is listed below.

2023 Maui Invitational: Tennessee beats Syracuse in opening game

2023 Maui Invitational: Tennessee beats Syracuse in opening game

No. 8 Tennessee (4-0) defeated Syracuse (3-1), 73-56, Monday in the Maui Invitational as SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Vols, after trailing by as many as eight points, led, 30-25, at halftime.

Two Tennessee players recorded double-doubles in the contest. Jonas Aidoo totaled 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Josiah-Jordan James recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Dalton Knecht was the Vols’ leading scorer as he finished with 17 points. He also had four rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Knecht scored 15 points in the first half.

Jahmai Mashack finished with eight points and four rebounds for the Vols.

Tennessee will next play Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST against the winner of the Purdue-Gonzaga game.

PHOTOS: Vols defeat Syracuse in Maui Invitational