The 2006 Big 12 men's basketball tournament was the postseason men's basketball tournament for the

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. It was played from March 9 to 12 in

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at the

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won the tournament for the 4th time and received the conference's automatic bid to the 2006 NCAA tournament.

Seeding

The Tournament consisted of a 12 team

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tournament with the top 4 seeds receiving a bye.

Schedule

Bracket

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All-Tournament Team

Most Outstanding Player –

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, ''Kansas''

References

External links

Official 2006 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket
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Seeding

Schedule

Bracket

See also

References

External links