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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
Season198586
Teams8
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1986 CAA men's basketball tournament
ClassificationDivision I
Season198586
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 Navy131 .929305  .857
Richmond122 .857237  .767
George Mason104 .7142012  .625
UNC Wilmington68 .4291613  .552
East Carolina68 .4291216  .429
American311 .2141018  .357
William & Mary311 .214820  .286
James Madison311 .214523  .179
1986 CAA tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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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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