Maui Invitational to Return to Lahaina in 2024, Following Year's Relocation Due to Wildfires

The tournament's return to Maui comes after a year in Honolulu, raising nearly $2 million for wildfire victims.

The Maui Invitational, a premier preseason men’s college basketball tournament, is set to return to the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui in 2024, after being relocated to Honolulu in 2023 due to deadly wildfires.
The wildfires in August 2023 caused significant destruction in Lahaina, resulting in the loss of hundreds of homes and businesses and the deaths of over 100 people.
The tournament's relocation to Honolulu and associated fundraisers helped raise nearly $2 million in aid for Maui residents.
The 2024 tournament will feature top-ranked teams including Connecticut, North Carolina, Iowa State, Auburn, and Dayton, among others, promising a strong competitive field.
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen expressed gratitude for the support and commitment to bringing the event back to Maui, highlighting its importance to the community's recovery and morale.