The ESPN Maui Invitational bracket was revealed on Monday, setting the stage for an exciting Thanksgiving week tournament. According to a report by Jon Rothstein, the tournament will feature an intriguing opening round matchup between Iowa State and Auburn.

Next season, both teams are expected to start inside the top 20, making this early clash a highly anticipated showdown. Iowa State's encounter with Auburn will take place on Monday, November 25, marking only the Cyclones' fourth game of the year.

Though the tipoff time and TV selection for the game have not been released yet, the other first-round matchups in the tournament have been confirmed. North Carolina and Dayton will face off on the other side of the bottom half of the bracket, with the winner set to go up against Iowa State on Tuesday, November 26.

The rest of the tournament will see UConn taking on Memphis in the first round, while Colorado and Michigan State will also be battling it out for a spot in the next round. The third game of the tournament is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 27.

With the inclusion of top-ranked teams and promising talent, the ESPN Maui Invitational promises to be an exhilarating tournament for college basketball fans. Stay tuned for further updates on the tipoff time and TV schedule as the tournament draws closer.