Horizon League Men's Basketball

The Horizon League Tournament consists of ten teams that play each other every year in the tournament. The winner of the tournament regardless of their record gets an automatic bid, or entry in the NCAA tournament. The following teams playing in the Horizon League: Butler Bulldogs, Cleveland State Vikings, Detroit Titans, Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix, Loyola Ramblers, UWM Panthers, UIC Flames, Valparaiso Crusaders, Wright State Raiders, Youngstown State Penguins. http://www.horizonleague.org/sports/m-baskbl/hori-m-baskbl-body.html

Horizon League was established on June 16, 1979. It was formed by six charter member known as Midwestern Collegiate Conference. The league expanded and Detroit joined in 1980, Cleveland State, UIC, Green Bay, Milwaukee and Wright State in 1994, Youngstown State joined in 2001 and Valparaiso in 2007. Seeding for this single elimination tournament is based upon the regular season standings. Once a team loses one game in the tournament, they are eliminated and therefore lose their chance to be the Horizon League Champions along with represents their conference in the NCAA Tournament. http://www.horizonleague.org/sports/m-baskbl/hori-m-baskbl-body.html

Horizon League 2009-2010 Season

Overall, Butler had the best rank within the Horizon League. Currently ranked 12th in the nation, Butler has a record of 28-4 heading into the NCAA tournament. They should prove to be a tough team to face due to their scoring ability and experience against top teams. Within the Horizon League, Butler was a perfect 18-0 and that lead to their #1 seed going into the Horizon League Tournament. It is no surprise that they ended up champions. http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=300682086 Other top teams in the conference included Wright St. who battled Butler for the Horizon League Championship. Overall, Wright St, was 20-12 and went 12-6 in the Horizon League. They were ranked second in their division. Although they have a good record, it may not be good enough to swing the NCAA committee into selecting them to becoming an at large bid to the NCAA Tournament. http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=300682086

Horizon League Basketball Members

History

Horizon League was established on June 16, 1979. It was formed by six charter member known as Midwestern Collegiate Conference. The six members are Butler, Loyola, University of Evansville, Oklahoma City University, Oral Roberts University and Xavier University. The league expanded and Detroit joined in 1980, Cleveland State, UIC, Green Bay, Milwaukee and Wright State in 1994, Youngstown State joined in 2001 and Valparaiso in 2007.

Jonathan LeCrone is been named into the position on May 11, 1982. He is the fifth commissioner of the League following Daniel DiEdwardo, James Shaffer, Cecil Coleman, and James McCafferty.

The 2007-08 season Butler Bulldogs defeat Cleveland State 70-55 in the Conference Tournament Championship. The game was held at the Indianapolis, Indiana Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Recent Champions

2008: Butler Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
2007: Wright State Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
2006: Milwaukee Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
2005: Milwaukee Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
2004: UIC Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
2003: Milwaukee Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
2002: UIC Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
2001: Butler Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
2000: Butler Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1999: Detroit Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1998: Butler Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1997: Butler Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1996: Northern Illinois Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1995: Green Bay Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1994: Detroit Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1993: Evansville Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1992: Evansville Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1991: Xavier Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1990: Dayton Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions
1989: Xavier Official site: Horizon League Tournament Champions