| 2012 CAA men's basketball tournament | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Division I |
| Season | 2011–12 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Site | Richmond Coliseum Richmond, VA |
| Champions | VCU (5th title) |
| Winning coach | Shaka Smart (1st title) |
| Attendance | 47,833 |
| Television | Comcast SportsNet ESPN |
The 2012 Colonial Athletic Association men's basketball tournament was held March 2–5[1] at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, VA to crown a champion of the Colonial Athletic Association. The tournament winner, Virginia Commonwealth University, received an automatic bid to the 2012 NCAA tournament