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The 2024 PAC 12 Men's Basketball Tournament started on March 13 and ended on March 16. The tournament was held at the T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. All 12 schools in the PAC 12 Conference participated in the tournament, with the winner, Oregon, receiving an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The tournament featured teams such as Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Utah, Washington, and Washington State.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date | 13-16 March 2024 |
| Location | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Teams | Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Utah, Washington, and Washington State |
| Format | The top four seeds receive a bye to the quarterfinals. Seeds 5-12 play in the first round. |
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The 2024 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament dates
The 2024 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament took place from March 13 to March 16, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The tournament began three days after the end of the regular season. The tournament featured all 12 schools in the Pac-12 Conference, with the top four seeds receiving a bye to the quarterfinals based on their final conference regular-season standings. The remaining eight teams, seeds 5 through 12, played in the first round on March 13.
The first round of the tournament featured the following matchups:
- Game 1: #8 Washington vs. #9 USC
- Game 2: #5 UCLA vs. #12 Oregon State
- Game 3: #7 Cal vs. #10 Stanford
- Game 4: #6 Utah vs. #11 Arizona State
The bracket was set on March 9, 2024, and the winner of the tournament, Oregon, received an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The tournament featured some exciting games and strong performances from the participating teams.
The quarter-finals saw some close matchups, with Game 6: #4 Oregon narrowly defeating Game 2 winner #5 UCLA 68-66, and Game 7: #2 Washington State edging out Game 3 winner #10 Stanford 79-62.
The semi-finals and final continued to showcase the talent and competitiveness of the Pac-12 teams. Game 9 saw a close contest between Game 5 winner #1 Arizona and Game 6 winner #4 Oregon, with Oregon coming out on top 67-59. Game 10 also went down to the wire, with Game 7 winner #2 Washington State falling to Game 8 winner #3 Colorado 52-58.
The championship game, Game 11, was played on Saturday, March 16, between #4 seed Oregon and #3 seed Colorado, with Oregon claiming the title.
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Teams and seeding
The Pac-12 Conference is a collegiate athletic conference in the Western United States. It participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level for all sports. The conference currently comprises two members: Oregon State University and Washington State University.
The 2024 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament began on March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, with all 12 teams in the conference qualifying for the tournament. The teams competing were Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Utah, Washington, and Washington State.
The top four seeds, based on final conference regular-season standings, earned byes into the second round of the tournament, while seeds 5 through 12 faced off in the first round. The seeding was not finalized until the final week of the regular season, with Arizona and Washington State securing the top two seeds. Oregon and Colorado were close to securing seeds No. 3 and No. 4, which would also guarantee them a first-round bye.
- Game 1: No. 8 Washington vs. No. 9 USC
- Game 2: No. 5 UCLA vs. No. 12 Oregon State
- Game 3: No. 7 California vs. No. 10 Stanford
- Game 4: No. 6 Utah vs. No. 11 Arizona State
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Bracket and schedule
The 2024 PAC 12 Men's Basketball Tournament bracket was set on March 9, 2024, with all 12 schools participating. The tournament took place from March 13 to March 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The four games on the first day of the tournament were:
Game 1: No. 8 Washington vs. No. 9 USC, noon PT, Pac-12 Network
Game 2: No. 5 UCLA vs. No. 12 Oregon State, 2:30 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network
Game 3: No. 7 California vs. No. 10 Stanford, 6 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network
Game 4: No. 6 Utah vs. No. 11 Arizona State, 8:30 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network
The winners of these games advanced to the next round to face the top four seeds, who earned byes into the second round:
Game 5: No. 1 Arizona vs. Game 1 winner, noon PT, Pac-12 Network
Game 6: No. 4 Oregon vs. Game 2 winner, 2:30 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network
Game 7: No. 2 Washington State vs. Game 3 winner, 6 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network
Game 8: No. 3 Colorado vs. Game 4 winner, 8:30 p.m. PT, FS1
The winners of these games then advanced to the semi-finals:
Game 9: Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner, 5 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network
Game 10: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner, 7:30 p.m. PT, FS1
The championship game was held on Saturday, March 16, at 6 p.m. PT on FOX:
Game 11: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 6 p.m. PT, FOX
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How to watch
The 2024 PAC 12 Men's Basketball Tournament will take place from 13-16 March. All games will be played at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
You can watch every game of the PAC 12 Tournament live with Fubo (free trial) or DirecTV Stream (also with a free trial). The games will be broadcast on different channels, with the first four games on 13 March available on the Pac-12 Network.
Game 1: No. 8 Washington vs. No. 9 USC, noon PT, Pac-12 Network (Roxy Bernstein, Don MacLean)
Game 2: No. 5 UCLA vs. No. 12 Oregon State, 2:30 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network (Roxy Bernstein, Don MacLean)
Game 3: No. 7 California vs. No. 10 Stanford, 6 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network (Ted Robinson, Bill Walton)
Game 4: No. 6 Utah vs. No. 11 Arizona State, 8:30 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network (Ted Robinson, Bill Walton)
Game 5: No. 1 Arizona vs. Game 1 winner, noon PT, Pac-12 Network (Roxy Bernstein, Don MacLean)
Game 6: No. 4 Oregon vs. Game 2 winner, 2:30 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network (Roxy Bernstein, Don MacLean)
Game 7: No. 2 Washington State vs. Game 3 winner, 6 p.m. PT
Game 8: No. 3 Colorado vs. Game 4 winner, 8:30 p.m. PT, FS1 (Jason Benetti, Casey Jacobsen, Alison Williams)
Game 9: Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner, 5 p.m. PT, Pac-12 Network (Ted Robinson, Bill Walton)
Game 10: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner, 7:30 p.m. PT, FS1 (Jason Benetti, Casey Jacobsen, Alison Williams)
Game 11: Championship, 6 p.m. PT, FOX (Jason Benetti, Casey Jacobsen, Alison Williams)
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Tournament location
The 2024 PAC 12 Men's Basketball Tournament will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The T-Mobile Arena is located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, and has a capacity of 18,000. This is the second time that Las Vegas has hosted the PAC 12 Tournament, previously hosting in 2022. The tournament is usually hosted in Las Vegas, with other recent host cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
Las Vegas is a popular destination for basketball tournaments due to its world-class entertainment and sports facilities, as well as its vibrant nightlife and tourist attractions. The T-Mobile Arena is an ideal venue for the PAC 12 Tournament as it is a modern, versatile arena that can accommodate a large number of spectators. The arena is also located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, making it easily accessible for fans and offering a range of accommodation, dining, and entertainment options nearby.
In addition to the PAC 12 Tournament, Las Vegas has also hosted several other notable basketball events, including the NBA Summer League, the WNBA All-Star Game, and the NBA G League Showcase. The city has become a hub for basketball tournaments and has established itself as a leading destination for sports enthusiasts and athletes alike.
The selection of Las Vegas as the host city for the PAC 12 Tournament is a testament to the city's ability to provide a world-class venue and a memorable experience for players and fans alike. With its vibrant energy and top-notch facilities, Las Vegas is set to deliver another successful and exciting basketball tournament.
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Frequently asked questions
The 2024 PAC 12 Basketball tournament started on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, three days after the end of the regular season.
The 2024 PAC 12 Basketball tournament was played at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The tournament ended on Saturday, March 16, 2024, with a championship game between No. 4 seed Oregon and No. 3 seed Colorado.
