1976 Metro Conference Men's Basketball Tournament

The 1977 Metro Conference Men's Basketball Tournament was held March 4–6 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. This was the first edition of the tournament. Cincinnati defeated Memphis State in the championship game, 103–95, to win their first Metro men's basketball tournament. The Bearcats, in turn, received a bid to the 1976 NCAA Tournament. They were joined by fellow Metro member, and tournament runner-up, Memphis State, who earned an at-large bid.

1976 Metro Conference Men's Basketball Tournament

The 1977 Metro Conference Men's Basketball Tournament was held March 4–6 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. This was the first edition of the tournament. Cincinnati defeated Memphis State in the championship game, 103–95, to win their first Metro men's basketball tournament. The Bearcats, in turn, received a bid to the 1976 NCAA Tournament. They were joined by fellow Metro member, and tournament runner-up, Memphis State, who earned an at-large bid.