1953 National Invitation Tournament
The 1953 National Invitation Tournament was the 1953 edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition.
Selected teams
Below is a list of the 12 teams selected for the tournament.| Team | Conference | Overall record | Appearance | Last bid |
| Mountain States | 2nd | 1951 | ||
| Independent | 6th | 1952 | ||
| Georgetown | Independent | 1st | Never | |
| Independent | 5th | 1952 | ||
| Independent | 2nd | 1952 | ||
| Metro NY | 3rd | 1949 | ||
| Western NY Little 3 | 2nd | 1950 | ||
| Metro NY | 12th | 1952 | ||
| Missouri Valley | 5th | 1952 | ||
| Independent | 4th | 1952 | ||
| Missouri Valley | 1st | Never | ||
| Western Kentucky | OVC | 7th | 1952 |