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The Pacific-10 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, also known as the Pac-10 Tournament, is an annual tournament for NCAA college basketball teams in the Pacific-10 Conference. The tournament was held from 1987 to 1990 and was restarted in 2002. The modern format of the tournament began in 1987, with UCLA winning the inaugural tournament. The Arizona Wildcats won the next three tournaments, from 1988 to 1990. The 2006 tournament was won by the California Golden Bears, and the 2011 tournament saw Washington make its 16th appearance with an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Years of the tournament | 1987-1990, 2002-2005, 2006 |
| Number of teams participating | 8 (2002-2005), 10 (1987-1990, 2006) |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Stadium | Staples Center |
| Teams that have won the tournament | UCLA Bruins, Arizona Wildcats |
| Teams that have won the NCAA Championship | Arizona, UCLA, Oregon, Colorado, USC, Stanford, California |
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What You'll Learn
Who won the 2006 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball tournament?
The California Golden Bears won the 2006 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball tournament, which took place between March 8 and March 11, 2006, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. All Pacific-10 schools participated in the tournament, with teams seeded by conference record. A tiebreaker system was used to seed teams with identical conference records.
The California Golden Bears received the Pac-10's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. This was the first tournament in three years in which the top two seeds didn't play in the final game. UCLA's 19-point margin of victory over Cal (71-52) is one of the largest in the tournament's history for a championship game. California had two players selected for the All-Tournament team. One of these players, Leon Powe, made a record total of 30 free throws for a single Pac-10/12 tournament (30-of-41 over three games).
The Pacific-10 Men's Basketball Tournament first began in 1987 and ran until 1990. It was hosted at different school sites, with UCLA winning the inaugural tournament. The tournament was dropped in 1990 due to academic concerns, poor revenue, and poor attendance. It was brought back in 2002, and from 2006 to 2011, all ten teams participated in the tournament, with the top six teams receiving a bye in the opening round.
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Who are the only schools to have a tournament MVP from teams that did not win?
The Pacific-10 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, also known as the Pac-10 Tournament, is an annual tournament for NCAA college basketball teams in the Pacific-10 Conference. The tournament usually takes place in Los Angeles at the Staples Center, although the 2006 tournament was held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The modern tournament format began in 1987, with UCLA winning the inaugural tournament. The Arizona Wildcats won the next three tournaments, from 1988 to 1990. The tournament was then dropped until 2002 due to opposition from coaches, poor revenue, and poor attendance.
Since its revival in 2002, the tournament has been held annually. The California Golden Bears won the tournament in 2006, and UCLA won again in 2008.
Arizona and California are the only schools to have a tournament MVP from teams that did not win the Conference Title Game.
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Which team has the most Pac-10 tournament wins?
The Pacific-10 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, also known as the Pac-10 Tournament, is the annual concluding tournament for the NCAA college basketball Pacific-10 Conference. The modern tournament format began in 1987, and from 1987 to 1990, and since 2006, all ten teams have participated in the tournament. The Pac-10 tournament was restarted in 2000 after it was determined that a tournament would help increase exposure for the conference and help the seeding of schools in the NCAA tournament.
UCLA was awarded the inaugural 1987 tournament, which they won. The Arizona Wildcats won the next three tournaments, in 1988, 1989, and 1990. The Pac-10 tournament was halted for a decade after 1990 due to opposition from coaches, poor revenue, and poor attendance.
Since the restart of the tournament in 2002, the California Golden Bears, the Oregon Ducks, and the Arizona Wildcats have all won the tournament multiple times. As of 2023, UCLA has won 11 national titles, the most of any Division I team. Arizona is the most recent Pac-12 champion, winning in 1997.
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Which teams participated in the 2011 Pac-10 tournament?
The 2011 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball tournament saw all ten teams participate, with the top six teams receiving a bye in the opening round. The teams that participated in the 2011 Pac-10 tournament were:
- UCLA
- Oregon
- California
- Washington State
- Stanford
- Arizona
- USC
- Washington
The 2011 tournament was held between March 15 and April 4, with the championship game taking place on April 4. The tournament was hosted at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, with the championship game attracting only 12,074 paid attendees, less than two-thirds of the capacity of the Staples Center.
The UCLA Bruins were the inaugural tournament winners in 1987, and the Arizona Wildcats won the next three tournaments, from 1988 to 1990. The Pac-10 tournament was then dropped until 2002 due to opposition from coaches, poor revenue, and poor attendance.
The 2011 Pac-10 tournament saw some notable performances, including Klay Thompson of Washington State, who set a record with 29 FG attempts against Washington. Jeremy Green also set a tournament record with 15 3-point FG attempts against Oregon State.
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Where is the tournament held?
The Pacific-10 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, also known as the Pac-10 Tournament, is held annually to conclude the NCAA college basketball season in the Pacific-10 Conference. The tournament takes place in Los Angeles, California, at the Staples Center.
The tournament was first hosted at different school sites from 1987 to 1990. UCLA was awarded the inaugural tournament in 1987, which was won by the Bruins. The Arizona Wildcats hosted the tournament in 1988 and went on to win for the next three consecutive years.
Due to opposition from coaches, poor revenue, and poor attendance, the tournament was dropped after 1990. It was revived in 2002, and since then, the Staples Center in Los Angeles has been the permanent venue for the tournament. The Staples Center is a major sports arena in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, known for hosting significant sporting events and entertainment shows. It is the home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers NBA teams and has a seating capacity of over 19,000 for basketball games.
The tournament is a highly anticipated event in college basketball, with all ten teams from the Pacific-10 Conference participating since 2006. The top six teams receive a bye in the opening round, while the remaining teams compete for a chance to advance. The tournament format typically includes a combination of round-robin and single-elimination games, with the final game determining the Pac-10 champion.
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Frequently asked questions
The California Golden Bears won the 2006 tournament.
UCLA won the inaugural tournament.
The Pac-10 basketball tournament takes place annually.
The tournament takes place in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.
