While annual early season tournaments may have minimal effect on postseason play, they do possess a major form of significance for us fans.

For loyal college basketball fanatics, the offseason is a time of sadness. When the calendar hits the middle of November, one thing is certain.

College hoops season has officially arrived.

The Maui Invitational and Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic are both household names, but neither sits atop this list of the 10 best preseason tournaments.

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