| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| City | New York City |
| Venue(s) | Madison Square Garden |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Kentucky Wildcats (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Rhode Island Rams |
| Semifinalists | |
| Tournament statistics | |
| MVP | Ernie Calverley (Rhode Island) |
The 1946 National Invitation Tournament was the 1946 edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition.