Georgia Tech's NIT history dates back four decades

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Georgia Tech’s history in the NIT

The Yellow Jackets have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament eight times since 1970. Their combined record is 10–8.

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 13: Head coach Josh Pastner of the Memphis Tigers calls a play during the Final of the 2016 AAC Basketball Tournament against the Connecticut Huskies at Amway Center on March 13, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Georgia Techâs Rich Yunkus (40) grabs rebound while Michiganâs Ernie Johnson (30) puts on some heat during first half action of National Invitation Tournament at New Yorkâs Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, March 24, 1971. Georgiaâs Jim Thorne (25) is at right. Rich Yunkus burned Michigan with a 27-point, 15-rebound performance to lead Georgia Tech to a 78-70 victory advancing them into the semifinals. (AP Photo/JSJ)

940220 - ATLANTA, GA -- Georgia Tech coach Bobby Cremins (R) huddles with Travis Best (C) and teammate Martice Moore in 2nd half action of the matchup with Wake Forest February 19, 1994. (David Tulis/AJC staff) 1994

Georgia Tech's Matt Harpring (15) dishes off the ball when he is met by Duke's Trajan Langdon (21) during game action, Sunday, Feb. 2, 1997 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Duke defeated Georgia Tech 70-61. (AP Photo/ Karl DeBlaker)

Georgia Tech's Alvin Jones shoots over Oregon's Mike Carson in the first round of the NIT in Eugene, Ore., Wednesday evening, March 10, 1999. (AP Photo/The Register-Guard/Thomas Boyd)

GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 14: Chris Bosh #4 of Georgia Tech takes a shot during the quarter final game of the ACC Tournament against North Carolina State on March 14, 2003 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Georgia Tech defeated North Carolina State 71-65. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)

**** VISUAL LEDE **** 031616 Atlanta: Georgia Tech guard Corey Heyward (from left) and the bench Tadric Jackson, Quinton Stephens, and Adam Smith react as he hits a three pointer near the end of the game on the way to beating Houston 81-62 during their first round NIT basketball game on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

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ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 13: Head coach Josh Pastner of the Memphis Tigers calls a play during the Final of the 2016 AAC Basketball Tournament against the Connecticut Huskies at Amway Center on March 13, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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