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Tyson Selected to Participate at Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
4/8/2026 9:04:00 AM | Men's Basketball
University of Minnesota senior standout Cade Tyson (Monroe, N.C.) has been selected to participate in the 72nd-annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, April 15-18 in Portsmouth, Va., announced by the organizing committee. Tyson is one of 64 men's basketball seniors selected for the event, which serves as a scouting tool for professional basketball aspirations.
Tyson completed his collegiate career at Minnesota this past season and established 1621 points, made 213 three-pointers and 528 rebounds in 124 college games. An All-Big Ten honorable mention this season, Tyson scored 628 points this year, which ranked third all-time highest Gopher point totals, while his 175 free throws also place him third all-time in school history in a single season. He led the team with 19.6 points per game, ranking sixth in the Big Ten and placing him 21st in school history. On the season, Tyson produced two 30-point games, 15 20-point games and scored double-figure points in each of his 32 games played.
Every year since 1953, the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament has invited 64 senior college basketball players from across the nation to compete in front of professional scouts. Eight teams of eight players play a 12-game tournament over 4 days, with each player hoping to reach their dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. Scouts from the NBA and numerous international leagues have joined the annual April pilgrimage to Portsmouth. The P.I.T. considers players from NCAA Divisions I, II and III, as well as NAIA.
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is partnering with PrepSpin for live streaming of this year's tournament. Individuals can obtain a stream pass here.
Tyson completed his collegiate career at Minnesota this past season and established 1621 points, made 213 three-pointers and 528 rebounds in 124 college games. An All-Big Ten honorable mention this season, Tyson scored 628 points this year, which ranked third all-time highest Gopher point totals, while his 175 free throws also place him third all-time in school history in a single season. He led the team with 19.6 points per game, ranking sixth in the Big Ten and placing him 21st in school history. On the season, Tyson produced two 30-point games, 15 20-point games and scored double-figure points in each of his 32 games played.
Every year since 1953, the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament has invited 64 senior college basketball players from across the nation to compete in front of professional scouts. Eight teams of eight players play a 12-game tournament over 4 days, with each player hoping to reach their dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. Scouts from the NBA and numerous international leagues have joined the annual April pilgrimage to Portsmouth. The P.I.T. considers players from NCAA Divisions I, II and III, as well as NAIA.
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is partnering with PrepSpin for live streaming of this year's tournament. Individuals can obtain a stream pass here.
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