Multiple sports outlets reported that the full bracket for the 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational has been announced, with eight college basketball teams competing November 23–25 at the Lahaina Civic Center. The tournament features BYU, Washington, Ole Miss, Clemson, Arizona, Colorado State, Providence, and VCU, with all 12 games televised on ESPN networks.
- The 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational runs Nov. 23–25 at Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Maui
- Opening-round matchups on Nov. 23: Ole Miss vs. Clemson, Washington vs. BYU, VCU vs. Providence, and Colorado State vs. Arizona
- All 12 games will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, or ESPNU and streamed via the ESPN app
- Arizona is the only preseason top-25 team in the field (Yahoo Sports)
- A fan sweepstakes runs July 17–Aug. 13, 2026; one winner and guest receive round-trip Southwest Airlines flights, five nights at The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, all-tournament tickets, and additional prizes including a Maui Brewing Company tour (Ole Miss Athletics / Therebelwalk)
- The Clemson vs. Ole Miss opener adds off-court intrigue stemming from a football transfer controversy involving linebacker Luke Ferrelli, which prompted an NCAA investigation into Ole Miss (Aol / Theclemsoninsider)
- BYU is making its fifth appearance at the Maui Invitational, having previously competed in 1992, 2004, 2014, and 2019 (Bcsnn / Heraldextra)
Sources
- Bcsnn: BYU’s Picture Of The 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational Gets Clearer With Bracket Release
- Aol: Clemson set to face Ole Miss in upcoming Maui Invitational
- Roundtable: Washington Huskies to Face Intriguing Opponent at Maui Invitational
- Newsbreak: Ole Miss to Face Clemson at Maui Invitational
- Heraldextra: BYU notebook: Bracket announced for 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational
- Yahoo Sports: Arizona to open Maui Invitational against Colorado State
- Clarionledger: Ole Miss basketball to face Clemson in Hawaii as part of Maui Invitational
- Theclemsoninsider: Clemson-Ole Miss Set to Face Off
- Therebelwalk: Ole Miss Men’s Basketball Opens with Clemson in Maui Invitational
- Ole Miss Athletics: Ole Miss to Face Clemson in Maui Invitational – Ole Miss Athletics
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