The 2012 Big West Conference men's basketball tournament took place March 8–10, 2012 at the

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. The Tournament was previously held at the

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won the tournament, which allowed them to receive the conference's automatic bid to the

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. Cal State Northridge was banned from competing in postseason play for failing to meet the NCAA's

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requirements.

Format

Eight teams qualified for the 2012 Big West tournament. In the semifinals the highest seed will play the lowest seed, while the remaining two teams match up.

Bracket

References

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