Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
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| Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament | |
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| Sport | College basketball |
| Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| Number of teams | 11 |
| Format | Single-elimination tournament |
| Current stadium | Conseco Fieldhouse |
| Current location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Played | 1998-present |
| Last contest | 2009 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament |
| Current champion | Purdue Boilermakers |
| Most championships | 5 teams tied with 2 championships |
| TV partner(s) | BTN, ESPN, ESPN2, and CBS |
| Official website | BigTen.CSTV.com Men's Basketball |
The Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament is held annually at the end of the men's college basketball regular season. The tournament has been played each year since 1998. The winner of the tournament is designated the Big Ten Tournament Champion, and receives the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA men's basketball tournament. The Big Ten was one of the last NCAA Division I college basketball conferences to start a tournament. The finals of the tournament are typically held immediately before the field for the NCAA tournament is announced.
The tournaments have been held at neutral sites. The first tournaments were held at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Beginning in 2002, the tournament alternated between the United Center and the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2008, the tournament began a five-year residence in Indianapolis. (2008 to 2012)[1]
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[edit] Results
| Year | Champion | Champion's Seed | Score | Runner-up | Runner-up's Seed | Most Outstanding Player | Site |
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| 1998 | Michigan | # 4 | 76-67 | Purdue | # 3 | Robert Traylor, Michigan | United Center, Chicago, Illinois |
| 1999 | Michigan State | # 1 | 67-50 | Illinois | # 11 | Mateen Cleaves, Michigan State | United Center |
| 2000 | Michigan State | # 2 | 76-61 | Illinois | # 4 | Morris Peterson, Michigan State | United Center |
| 2001 | Iowa | # 6 | 63-61 | Indiana | # 4 | Reggie Evans, Iowa | United Center |
| 2002 | Ohio State | # 2 | 81-64 | Iowa | # 9 | Boban Savovic, Ohio State | Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 2003 | Illinois | # 2 | 72-59 | Ohio State | # 8 | Brian Cook, Illinois | United Center |
| 2004 | Wisconsin | # 2 | 70-53 | Illinois | # 1 | Devin Harris, Wisconsin | Conseco Fieldhouse |
| 2005 | Illinois | # 1 | 54-43 | Wisconsin | # 2 | James Augustine, Illinois | United Center |
| 2006 | Iowa | # 2 | 67-60 | Ohio State | # 1 | Jeff Horner, Iowa | Conseco Fieldhouse |
| 2007 | Ohio State | # 1 | 66-49 | Wisconsin | # 2 | Mike Conley Jr., Ohio State | United Center |
| 2008 | Wisconsin | # 1 | 61-48 | Illinois | # 10 | Marcus Landry, Wisconsin | Conseco Fieldhouse |
| 2009 | Purdue | # 3 | 65-61 | Ohio State | # 5 | Robbie Hummel, Purdue | Conseco Fieldhouse |
| 2010 | Conseco Fieldhouse | ||||||
| 2011 | Conseco Fieldhouse | ||||||
| 2012 | Conseco Fieldhouse |
On four occasions, the champion of the tournament has gone on to reach the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament (Michigan State in 1999 and 2000, Illinois in 2005, Ohio State in 2007). In 2000, champion Michigan State won the NCAA Tournament.
[edit] All-Time records
[edit] Standings
- Through 2009 Tourney[citation needed]
| School | Record | Winning Pct | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22-10 | .688 | 2 |
| Ohio State | 15-10 | .600 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | 14-10 | .583 | 2 |
| Michigan State | 13-10 | .565 | 2 |
| Iowa | 13-10 | .565 | 2 |
| Minnesota | 9-12 | .429 | 0 |
| Indiana | 8-12 | .400 | 0 |
| Purdue | 7-11 | .389 | 1 |
| Penn State | 6-12 | .333 | 0 |
| Michigan | 5-10 | .333 | 0* |
| Northwestern | 4-12 | .250 | 0 |
[edit] Notes
- The NCAA has forfeited the postseason tournament records for the Minnesota basketball team from the 1993-94 season through the 1998-99 season [1]. This penalty includes only the NCAA and NIT tournaments. The above all-time record for Minnesota includes records of 2-1 in 1998 and 0-1 in 1999.
- The NCAA has forfeited the records for the Michigan basketball team from the 1995-96 season through the 1998-99 season, including the 1998 and 1999 Big Ten Tournaments [2]. Michigan had won the tournament championship in 1998 with a 3-0 record, and had a record of 1-1 in 1999. The above record does not include these games.
- The NCAA has forfeited the NCAA tournament records for the Ohio State basketball team from the 1998-99 season through the 2001-02 season [3]. This penalty does not include the Big Ten tournament. The above all-time record for Ohio State includes records of 1-1 in 1999, 0-1 in 2000 and 2001, and a 3-0 record and the championship in 2002.
[edit] Record by seeds
- Through 2009 Tourney[citation needed]
| Seed | Record | Winning Pct |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18-8 | .706 |
| 2 | 20-7 | .770 |
| 3 | 9-11 | .477 |
| 4 | 8-11 | .439 |
| 5 | 6-12 | .333 |
| 6 | 18-11 | .639 |
| 7 | 7-12 | .353 |
| 8 | 11-12 | .496 |
| 9 | 6-12 | .348 |
| 10 | 8-11 | .441 |
| 11 | 3-12 | .225 |
Note: The 3 wins by the 11 seed are marked by Illinois performance in the 1999 Big Ten Tournament, where the 11th seeded Illini reached the tournament final, only to lose to eventual Final Four representative Michigan State.
[edit] Tournament logos
Official tournament logos used for promotion of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament. (from 2005 and onward)
 2005 Tournament Logo |
 2006 Tournament Logo |
 2007 Tournament Logo |
 2008 Tournament Logo |
 2009 Tournament Logo |
[edit] Television coverage
[edit] See also
- Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball regular season champions
- Big Ten Conference Women's Basketball regular season champions
- Big Ten Conference Women's Basketball Tournament
[edit] External links
[edit] References
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