The annual culmination of the Big Sky Conference men’s basketball season, scheduled for 2025, is a single-elimination tournament involving the conference’s member institutions. The victor receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. The event showcases the talent and competitive spirit within the conference.
The tournament holds significant importance for participating universities. Winning provides not only prestige but also valuable national exposure through participation in the subsequent NCAA tournament. Historically, the tournament has served as a stage for emerging talent and memorable upsets, creating lasting narratives within college basketball. It fosters institutional pride and strengthens alumni engagement.