2009 College Basketball Invitational
The 2009 College [Basketball Invitational] was a single-elimination tournament of 16 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I teams that did not participate in the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament or the 2009 National Invitation Tournament. The opening round began Tuesday, March 17. A best-of-three championship series between Oregon State [Beavers">2008–09 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team">Oregon State [Beavers men's basketball team|Oregon State] and UTEP resulted in an Oregon State victory on April 3. The 2009 CBI marked the first ever postseason tournament championship for Oregon State as well as a successful conclusion to head coach Craig [Robinson (basketball coach)|Craig Robinson]'s first year. The Beavers were honored with a visit to the White House with president Barack Obama; Robinson is the brother of First Lady Michelle Obama.