#2011 maui invitational

Every year, more than 4,000 out-of-state visitors fly in for the premier sporting event. The 2010 event generated an estimated $7.8 million for the local economy; and over the years, the tournament has brought a total economic impact of $145 million since its debut in 1984.

Kansas Head Coach Bill Self: I would bet tomorrow night’s atmosphere for the final game will be as good an atmosphere as the building has ever seen for this tournament. It’s better than NCAA tournament atmosphere because you can feel the crowd.

Duke advances to the championship game of the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational basketball tournament after defeating Michigan 82-75 in semifinal action at the Lahaina Civic Center.

Georgetown advances to play for fifth place against Memphis in Game 10 at noon on ESPN2. Chaminade plays in Game 9 for seventh place against Tennessee at 9:30 a.m. on ESPNU.

After a close first half, the UCLA Bruins found their game in the second half and defeated host Chaminade 92-60 in Game 3 of the EA Sports Maui Invitational basketball tournament.

Eight youth basketball players from Maui had the opportunity to rub elbows with NCAA coaches from the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament today.