The 1997 NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament was held in March at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 60th annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams competing in a single-elimination format.
Awards and honors Leading scorers: Leading rebounder: Player of the Year: Juergen Malbeck (Hawaii Pacific).NAIA Championship History
1997 NAIA bracket
* denotes overtime.
See also 1997 NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament 1997 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament 1997 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament 1997 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament 1997 NAIA Division II men's basketball tournament
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