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- Established: 1963
- Home office: Ogden, Utah
- Commissioner: Douglas Fullerton
- Members: 9
- Defending champion: Portland State Viking
- 2009 tournament location: Portland, Oregon
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The Big Sky Conference is comprised of 14 teams that play college basketball at the Division I-A level. For a listing of teams and their conferences, see College Basketball.
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Big Sky Basketball Members
- Eastern Washington University Eagles
- Idaho State University Bengals
- The University of Montana Grizzlies
- MSU Bobcats
- Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- University of Colorado Bears
- Portland State Vikings
- California State University, Sacramento Hornets
- Weber State University Wildcats
History
In 1963, the Big Sky Conference was established by six charter members Idaho, Idaho State, Gonzaga, Montana, Montana State and Weber State. The League expanded in 1970 adding Boise State and Northern Arizona. Gonzaga was replaced by Nevada in 1979 and Eastern Washington became a member in 1987.The Big Sky first commissioner was Jack Friel from 1963 to 1971, then John Roning from 1971 to 1977, Steve Belko from 1977 to 1981, Ron Stephenson from 1981 to 1995. Doug Fullerton is the current commissioner of the Big Sky Conference entering his 14th year for the 2008-2009 season.
Recent Champions
- 2008: Portland State Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 2007: Weber State Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 2006: Montana Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 2005: Montana Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 2004: Eastern Washington Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 2003: Weber State Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 2002: Montana Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 2001: Cal State Northridge Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 2000: NOrthern Arizona Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1999: Weber State Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1998: Noerthern Arizona Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1997: Montana Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1996: Montana State Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1995: Weber State Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1994: Boise State Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1993: Boise State Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1992: Montana Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1991: Montana Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1990: Idaho Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
- 1989: Idaho Official site: Big Sky Men's Basketball Championships
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Big Sky Men's Basketball Questions
in mens ncaa basketball how many times has all 4 #1 seeds made it to the final 4 ? if any who and when? 1 AnswerOnce, last year was the first time ever . The teams were UCLA, Memphis, Kansas and North Carolina. read more
Whats the spread for the Cal vs. Stanford Mens NCAA game tomorrow? 1 AnswerStanford is favored to win by 4. read more
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Big Sky Men's Basketball News and Gossip
- Topix.net: Big Sky Men's Basketball
- Official Site: Big Sky Conference
- ESPN.com: Big Sky suspends three basketball officials one game for incorrect ruling (February 25, 2008)
- "Curry, the head official, made the incorrect call, said Jon Kasper, director of media relations for the Big Sky. However, the game was televised, so all three officials had the option to use replay to determine how much time remained when the timeout was recognized. They chose not to review the play..."
- CBS SportsLine.com: Big Sky Primer 2007-08
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