1971 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
| 1971 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 32 |
| Finals Site |
Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri |
| Champions | Kentucky State (2nd title, 2nd title game, 2nd Final Four) |
| Runner-Up | Eastern Michigan (1st title game, 1st Final Four) |
| Semifinalists | Elizabeth City State (2 Final Four) Fairmont State (3 Final Four) |
The 1971 NAIA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament was held in March at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The 34th annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format.
The championship game featured Kentucky State University for the second time. It was the fourth time since seeding began in 1957 that the number one team won the tournament.
The third place game featured the losing teams from the national semifinalist to determine 3rd and 4th places in the tournament. This game was played until 1988.
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