After 198 conference games, a four-day knockout tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center will decide which Mountain West team will punch a ticket to the 68-team dance. Let's take a look at each of the 11 teams.
San Diego State Aztecs (23-8, 16-2)
How they got here: The conference's top defense helped guide the Aztecs to another MW regular season crown with only two hiccups coming against Fresno State and Boise State.
Will win the tournament if: It has been discussed all year, the Aztecs need to score to reach the NCAAs.