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The 1986 Colonial Athletic Association men's basketball tournament was held February 28 – March 3, 1986 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.[1]

ClassificationDivision I
Season1985–86
Teams8
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1986 CAA men's basketball tournament
ClassificationDivision I
Season1985–86
Teams8
SitePatriot Center
Fairfax, VA
ChampionsNavy (2nd title)
Winning coachPaul Evans (2nd title)
MVPDavid Robinson (Navy)
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1985–86 CAA men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 17 Navy †13–1 .92930–5  .857
Richmond12–2 .85723–7  .767
George Mason10–4 .71420–12  .625
UNC Wilmington6–8 .42916–13  .552
East Carolina6–8 .42912–16  .429
American3–11 .21410–18  .357
William & Mary3–11 .2148–20  .286
James Madison3–11 .2145–23  .179
† 1986 CAA tournament winner
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Navy defeated George Mason in the championship game, 72–61, to win their second consecutive CAA/ECAC South men's basketball tournament. The Midshipmen, therefore, earned an automatic bid to the 1986 NCAA tournament.

Second-seeded Richmond also qualified for the NCAA tournament, receiving an at-large bid.

Bracket

Quarterfinals
Wednesday, February 28
Thursday, March 1
Semifinals
Friday, March 2
Championship
Saturday, March 3
         
1 #19 Navy 81
8 James Madison 67
1 #19 Navy 62
4 UNC Wilmington 60
5 East Carolina 54
4 UNC Wilmington 75
1 #19 Navy 72
3 George Mason 61
3 George Mason 68
6 American 60
3 George Mason 62
2 Richmond 60
7 William & Mary 50
2 Richmond 61

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