Presidents' Trophy (U Sports)

The Presidents' Trophy is awarded annually to the U Sports (formerly Canadian Interuniversity Sport or CIS) men's basketball championship team. It represents the pinnacle of achievement in Canadian university men's basketball. The tournament format typically involves conference champions and at-large bids, culminating in a single-elimination championship tournament held at a pre-determined host venue. The winning team receives the Presidents' Trophy and is recognized as the national champion for that season. The trophy itself is a physical representation of the championship and is often displayed by the winning university in a prominent location.