The 2001 Big 12 men's basketball tournament was the postseason men's basketball tournament for the

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. It was played from March 8 to 11 in

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won the tournament for the 1st time and received the conference's automatic bid to the 2001 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

* Indicates overtime game

All-Tournament Team

Most Outstanding Player – Nolan Johnson, ''Oklahoma''

References

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Seeding

Schedule

Bracket

All-Tournament Team

See also

References