The 1996 NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament was held in March at Mabee Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 59th annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format.

Awards and honors Leading scorers: Leading rebounder: Player of the Year: Jason Cason (Birmingham Southern).NAIA Championship History

1996 NAIA bracket

 * denotes overtime.

See also 1996 NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament 1996 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament 1996 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament 1996 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament 1996 NAIA Division II men's basketball tournament

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