1986 Maui Invitational

The 1986 Maui Invitational Tournament was an early-season college basketball tournament that was played, for the 3rd time (and first in the 8-team bracket format), from November 28 to November 30, 1986. The tournament, which began two years prior in 1984, was part of the 1986-87 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was played at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii and was won by the. It was the first title for the program and its head coach C. M. Newton.