The 1986 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament involved 32 schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college basketball as a culmination of the 1985âÂÂ86 NCAA Division II men's basketball season. It was won by Sacred Heart University and Sacred Heart's Roger Younger was the Most Outstanding Player.
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Location: Physical Education Building Host: Wright State University
Location: Hammermill Center Host: Gannon University
Location: Houck Field House Host: Southeast Missouri State University
Location: Pioneer Gymnasium Host: California State University, Hayward
Location: Halenbeck Hall Host: St. Cloud State University
Location: Spartan Sports Arena Host: University of Tampa
Location: Memorial Gym Host: Mount Saint Mary's College and Seminary
Location: NHC Fieldhouse Host: New Hampshire College
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Location: Springfield Civic Center Hosts: American International College and Springfield College
<nowiki>*</nowiki>denotes each overtime played