1940–41 NCAA men's basketball season
| 1940–41 NCAA men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| NCAA Tournament | 1941 |
| Tournament dates | March 21 – 29, 1941 |
| National Championship | Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri |
| NCAA Champions | Wisconsin Badgers |
| Helms National Champions | Wisconsin Badgers (retroactive selection in 1943) |
| Other champions | LIU Sharks (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | George Glamack, North Carolina Tar Heels (retroactive selection in 1944) |
The 1940–41 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1940, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1941 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 29, 1941, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Wisconsin Badgers won their first NCAA national championship with a 39–34 victory over the Washington State Cougars.