The best part of the tournament is that it’s a great way to feast on hoops just before Thanksgiving, and all the games are televised if you want some glimpses of what it’s like to be in Hawaii instead of with your in-laws.
AROUND THE NATION: Nine players off to surprisingly strong starts
TOURNAMENT BRACKET
All times Eastern
November 25 California 85, Arkansas 77 Syracuse 75, Minnesota 67 Baylor 93, Chaminade 77 Dayton 84, Gonzaga 79
November 26Semifinals Syracuse 92, California 81 Baylor 67, Dayton 66
Consolation bracket Arkansas 87, Minnesota 73 Gonzaga 113, Chaminade 81
November 27Championship game Syracuse 74, Baylor 67
Third place game Dayton 82, California 64
Consolation bracketFifth place Gonzaga 91, Arkansas 81Seventh place Minnesota 83, Chaminade 68
