Maui Invitational Predictions

As usual, one of the major highlights of the non-conference portion of the season is the annual Maui Invitational held in Hawaii. Thanksgiving week always brings the top teams in the country together in a variety of tournaments, and Maui is typically the most jam-packed event of the holiday period. This year, three top-10 teams are in the field (North Carolina, Notre Dame, Texas), as well as two more NCAA Tournament contenders (Alabama, Saint Joseph's). Who will come out on top? Here's a look at one person's bracket predictions.

First Round
Texas 74, Saint Joseph's 63
Notre Dame 89, Indiana 70
North Carolina 109, Chaminade 57
Alabama 72, Oregon 64

Winner's Bracket
Notre Dame over Texas
North Carolina over Alabama

Championship: North Carolina over Notre Dame
Third Place Game: Texas over Alabama

Loser's Bracket
Saint Joseph's over Indiana
Oregon over Chaminade

Fifth Place Game: Saint Joseph's over Oregon
Seventh Place Game: Indiana over Chaminade