The 1989 NAIA men's basketball tournament was held in March at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. The 52nd annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format. In the final, St. Mary's (TX) won 61–58 against East Central to clinch the championship.
Awards and honors Leading scorers: Leading rebounder: Player of the Year: est. 1994.NAIA Championship History
1989 NAIA bracket
* denotes overtime.
See also 1989 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament 1989 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament 1989 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament 1989 NAIA women's basketball tournament
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