31 participants who were not invited to the 2013 NCAA tournament, the 2013 National Invitation Tournament, or the 2013 College Basketball Invitational made up the field, as well as the winner of the Great West conference tournament, Chicago State.
Free registration was required to view the games.
The championship game was broadcast by new partner CBS Sports Network.
[1] The tournament was won by East Carolina, who defeated Weber State in the championship game.
The Great West Conference tournament champion, Chicago State, received an automatic bid.