After the disappointment of missing out on the NCAA tournament, quite a few teams declined bids to the NIT. Here's the 11 who won't be participating.

South Alabama’s situation makes what West Virginia and Indiana dealt with on Sunday look like nothing. After Sun Belt commissioner Keith Gill and NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt extended South Alabama an invite to the NIT [National Invitation Tournament] late Sunday night,

South Alabama coach Richie Riley explained the situation to AL.com, too. Riley said the Jaguars were offered a spot for NIT on Sunday night at 9:30 p.m. South Alabama ended up getting the invite because UC Riverside, who had received the invite first, had to decline to play in the College Basketball Invitation.

The NCAA Tournament remains the pinnacle, and every team fights all year to earn a bid. There were 68 teams who heard their name on Sunday’s selection show, and all of them celebrated their inclusion in March Madness. Those who did not have a decision to make.

NCAA Tournament is upon us. Here's a look at March Madness men's, women's and NIT bracket schedules. Plus, where to watch or stream the games.