The 2012 Great West Conference men's basketball tournament was held March 8–10, 2012, in Chicago Illinois.
[2] With South Dakota joining the Summit League for the 2011-12 season, a new format was used for the 2012 tournament.
5 teams qualified for the 2012 Great West tournament.
Chicago State did not compete in the 2012 Great West tournament due to failing to meet the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate requirements, leading to a postseason ban.
* – Denotes overtime period The entire tournament was streamed online by Sidearm Sports at http://www.gocsucougars.com/showcase/#liveevents[permanent dead link].