The 2017 NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball national championship was held in March at

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. The 26th annual NAIA

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tournament featured thirty-two teams playing in a single-elimination format. The championship game was won by the

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of Barbourville, KY over the Cornerstone Golden Eagles of

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by a score of 72 to 69.

Tourney awards and honors

Individual awards

*Most Valuable Player: Paul Stone, Union (KY) *Championship Hustle Award: Mike Martin, Union (KY) *NABC/NAIA Division II Coach of the Year: Kim Elders, Cornerstone (MI) *NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year: Kevin Burton, Union (KY)

2017 NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship All-Tournament Team

Bracket

:: * denotes game decided in overtime

References

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Tourney awards and honors

Individual awards

2017 NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship All-Tournament Team

Bracket

See also

References