The 2008 Big West Conference men's basketball tournament took place from March 12–15, 2008 at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena in Anaheim, California.
There was a three-way tie for first place during the regular season.
UCSB received the #1 seed due to a 3–1 record against Cal State Northridge and Cal State Fullerton.
[3] The top two seed receive byes into the semifinals.
The ninth place team, UC Davis, did not receive a tournament invitation.