The 1978 Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament was the second season of the American men's

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postseason competition now known as the

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. It was organized by the Eastern Athletic Association, popularly known as the "Eastern 8", an

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Division I basketball-only conference that began competition in the 1976–77 season. The conference adopted its current name of

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in 1982. The 1978 tournament winner was the

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team.

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Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament

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