1942–43 NCAA men's basketball season
| 1942–43 NCAA men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| NCAA Tournament | 1943 |
| Tournament dates | March 24 – 30, 1943 |
| National Championship | Madison Square Garden New York City, New York |
| NCAA Champions | Wyoming Cowboys |
| Helms National Champions | Wyoming Cowboys |
| Other champions | St. John's Redmen (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | George Senesky, Saint Joseph's Hawks (retroactive selection in 1944) |
The 1942–43 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1942, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1943 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 30, 1943, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The Wyoming Cowboys won their first NCAA national championship with a 46–34 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas.