Established on Feb. 25, 1963, the Big Sky Conference was established by Idaho, Idaho State, Gonzaga, Montana, Montana State and Weber State. The Big Sky Conference has members from 8 states, ranging from the Pacific West Coast to the Rocky Mountains. The only western-most state not represented in the league is Nevada.

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.

Sweet Sixteen - March 18, 2010

The University of Montana was eliminated by New Mexico of the Mountain West Conference in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship by a score of 62-57.

March 10, 2010 Final Results Dee Events Center at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.

• (#4)Montana 66 (#1)Weber St. 65

Coming back from trailing by 22 points, Montana, with the help of Anthony Johnson, beat Number One Seeded, Weber State. Montana advances to the Sweet Sixteen Competition.

March 9, 2010 Results

• (#4)Montana 68 (#2)Northern Colorado 63
• (#1)Weber State 69 (#6)Portland State 60

March 6, 2010 Results

• (#6)Portland State 68 (#3)Montana State 65
• (#4)Montana 81 (#5)Northern AZ 60[http://www.bigskyconf.com/index.aspx?tab=basketball&path=mbball

• 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
• Weber State University Wildcats

• 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