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ECC Boys Basketball Tournament 2026: Key Dates & Favorites

Fitch is the top seed for the 2026 ECC Division I Boys Basketball Tournament, which begins Feb. 25 with a play-in game. The championship final will be held at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 2.

The ECC Division I tournament features Fitch as the top seed, with quarterfinals on Feb. 26 at higher seed sites and semifinals on Feb. 28 at New London. Division II seedings remain TBD as teams prepare for their respective tournaments.

Defending champion St. Bernard is favored despite losing most starters, while New London emerges as a contender after splitting with Fitch. Key players include Xavier Goode and Si'kis Reels of Fitch, and Kyaire Young of New London.