It was the 29th annual holding of the Maui Invitational Tournament, which began in 1984, and part of the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.
The Championship Round was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii from November 19 to 21.
Illinois were the defending champions, defeating Butler in the 2012 final, 78-61.
* – Denotes overtime period The Opening Round was played on November 9–13 at various sites around the country.
[1] *Games played at Alumni Gym in Elon, NC The Championship Round occurred from November 19–21 at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii.