The top four teams receive double - byes in the Big Ten Tournament meaning they would only have to win three games to capture the tournament championship and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament .
The Big Ten Tournament starts March 8 in Washington D.C. .
The top four teams receive double - byes in the Big Ten Tournament , which starts March 8 in Washington D.C. , meaning they would only have to win three games to capture the tournament championship and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament .