1959 National Invitation Tournament
The 1959 National Invitation Tournament was the 1959 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 |
| Missouri Valley | 23–3 | 8th | 1958 | |
| Independent | 18–8 | 2nd | 1958 | |
| Skyline | 14–9 | 1st | Never | |
| Metro New York | 17–7 | 3rd | 1958 | |
| Metro New York | 14–6 | 7th | 1957 | |
| Metro New York | 12–7 | 5th | 1952 | |
| Independent | 20–6 | 1st | Never | |
| Independent | 18–5 | 1st | Never | |
| Independent | 20–2 | 5th | 1958 | |
| St. John's | Metro New York | 16–6 | 14th | 1958 |
| Missouri Valley | 20–5 | 8th | 1956 | |
| Independent | 18–6 | 1st | Never |