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2026 ECC Boys Basketball Tournament Preview

The 2026 ECC Boys Basketball Tournament begins February 25 with Fitch as the top seed in Division I, while defending champion St. Bernard seeks a four-peat.

The ECC Division I Boys Basketball Tournament will kick off with a play-in game on Wednesday, February 25, at the higher seed's site. Quarterfinals follow on February 26, with semifinals scheduled for February 28 at New London (4 p.m. and 6 p.m.). The championship final will be held Monday, March 2 at Mohegan Sun Arena, with time to be announced.

Fitch holds the top seed in Division I, while New London and NFA are also contenders. Defending champion St. Bernard, a three-time winner, lost most of its starters but could make a run. Division II seedings remain undetermined as of now.