CiteNIT Tournament Teams
(In alphabetical order)
| Before NIT | Head Coach | Final Record | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 18–1 | Alfred Robertson | 18–2 |
| Colorado | 14–5 | Frosty Cox | 15–6 |
| LIU | 23–3 | Clair Bee | 23–4 |
| NYU | 15–6 | Howard Cann | 16–8 |
| Okla. A&M | 24–2 | Hank Iba | 25–3 |
| Temple | 20–2 | James Usilton | 23–2 |
Note: Temple won the NIT.
| Major Conference Champions | 1938 College Basketball Recap | NIT Tournament (6 Teams) |