For thirty years, Maui has showcased the best of college basketball

Few is eager to get to the island, don a Hawaiian shirt ("Honestly, I wish we could wear those all season," he says) and start preparing for the three-day

When Chaminade University defeated unbeaten Virginia in 1982, the Maui Invitational was born / AP

Few is eager to get to the island, don a Hawaiian shirt ("Honestly, I wish we could wear those all season," he says) and start preparing for the three-day gauntlet before his team can relax and enjoy the beach and a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday. "You have to be prepared for anything in this tournament," says Few. "It's an intense few days. But if you can make it to Thursday, it's a great deal."