1945–46 NCAA men's basketball season
| 1945–46 NCAA men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| NCAA Tournament | 1946 |
| Tournament dates | March 21 – 26, 1946 |
| National Championship | Madison Square Garden New York, New York |
| NCAA Champions | Oklahoma A&M Aggies |
| Helms National Champions | Oklahoma A&M Aggies |
| Other champions | Kentucky Wildcats (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Bob Kurland, Oklahoma A&M Aggies |
The 1945–46 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1945, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1946 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 26, 1946, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Oklahoma A&M Aggies won their second NCAA national championship with a 43–40 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels.