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- First tournament: 1979
- 2009 tournament dates: March 10-14
- 2009 tournament location: Madison Square Garden, New York
- Defending champion: Pittsburgh Panthers
- Television coverage: ESPN
- Conference members: 16
- Winner of this tournament gets automatic bid into the NCAA Championship Tournament
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The Big East Tournament determines the champions for men's basketball in the Big East Conference. Seeding for this single elimination tournament is based upon the regular season standings.
The Louisville Cardinals won the 2009 Big East Tournament on March 14, 2009, defeating the Syracuse Orange 76-66.ESPN.com: Syracuse vs. Louisville - Box Score
2009 Big East Seeding
- University of Louisville
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Connecticut
- Villanova University
- Marquette University
- Syracuse University
- West Virginia University
- Providence College
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Notre Dame
- Seton Hall University
- Georgetown University
- St. John's University
- University of South Florida
- Rutgers University
- DePaul University
History
The Men's Basketball tied its own record set in 2006 earning eight NCAA Championship bids. The combined 16 men's and women's Berths in 2008 was an NCAA first. Official site: The BIG EAST ConferenceRecent Champions
- 2008: Pitssburgh Panthers Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 2007: Georgetown Hoyas Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 2006: Syracuse Orange Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 2005: Syracuse Orange Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 2004: UConn Huskies Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 2003: Pitssburgh Panthers Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 2002: UConn Huskies Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 2001: Boston College Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 2000: St. John's Red Storm Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1999: UConn Huskies Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1998: UConn Huskies Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1997: Boston College Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1996: UConn Huskies Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1995: Villanova Wildcats Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1994: Providence Friars Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1993: Seton Hall Pirates Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1992: Syracuse Orange Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1991: Seton Hall Pirates Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1990: UConn Huskies Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
- 1989: Georgetown Hoyas Rauzulu's Street: Big East Conference Champions
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Big East Tournament Questions
Could the Big East Tournament possibly feature three No.1 NCAA Seeds? 2 AnswersI think it could be but most likely will not. The thing that will be helping them is that if one of the three turns out to be the top #2 seed that means if the ... read more
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How many times has the winner of the ACC Tournament gone on to capture the NCAA Championship? 2 Answers8 times! Duke:1991, 1992, 2001 North Carolina: 1957,1982, 1993 NC State: 1974,1983 read more
What items did Zheng He obtain in the Middle East? 1 AnswerHe traded for: Horses Sulfer Timber Drugs Spices such as cloves Copper ore Precious Stones Ostriches Zebras Giraffes read more -
Big East Championship Game
Big East Finals Team 1st 2nd PTS Louisville Cardinals 30 46 76 Syracuse Orange 38 28 66
Bracket A
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