The 1986 NAIA men's basketball tournament was held in March at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. The 49th annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format. David Lipscomb defeated Arkansas–Monticello 67–61 in the final to be crowned champions.
Awards and honors Leading scorers: Leading rebounder: Player of the Year: est. 1994.NAIA Championship History
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* denotes overtime.
See also 1986 NAIA women's basketball tournament 1986 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament 1986 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament 1986 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament
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