The 1990 Big East men's basketball tournament took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, from March 8 to March 11, 1990.
Its winner received the Big East Conference's automatic bid to the 1990 NCAA tournament.
Syracuse and Connecticut tied for the best regular-season conference record.
Based on tie-breakers, Syracuse was awarded the #1 seed.
Dave Gavitt Trophy (Most Valuable Player): Chris Smith, Connecticut All-Tournament Team