1997 Maui Invitational Explained

Custom Title:1997 Maui Invitational Tournament
Year:1997–98
Division:Division I
Sport:Basketball
Season:1997–98
Teams:8
Champions:Duke
Title Count:2nd
Game Count:2nd
Semifinal1:Kentucky
Semifinal2:Missouri
Coach:Mike Krzyzewski
Coach Count:2nd
Mvp Label:MVP
Mvp:Steve Wojciechowski
Mvp Team:Duke
Prev:1996
Tournament Link:Maui Invitational Tournament
Next:1998

The 1997 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 14th time, from November 24 to November 26, 1997. The tournament, which began in 1984, was part of the 1997-98 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii[1] and was won by the Duke Blue Devils. It was the second title for both the program and for its head coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Notes and References

  1. https://mauiinvitational.com/sports/2013/8/5/past_fields.aspx EA Sports Maui Invitational Past Tournament Fields