The West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Championship brings elite college hoops to the Orleans Arena, where conference rivals battle it out for the title and a coveted NCAA Tournament berth. This single-elimination tournament showcases some of the best mid-major basketball programs in the country, with teams that have produced NBA talent and memorable March Madness runs over the years.
The atmosphere inside Orleans Arena during championship games creates an intimate yet electric setting, with passionate student sections, alumni groups, and local fans filling the stands. The venue's configuration puts you close to the action, where you can hear the squeak of sneakers on hardwood and feel the intensity of every possession as teams fight for conference supremacy. Whether it's a buzzer-beater or a defensive stand in the final minutes, these championship games deliver the kind of high-stakes drama that makes college basketball so compelling.