1946–47 NCAA men's basketball season
| 1946–47 NCAA men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| NCAA Tournament | 1947 |
| Tournament dates | March 19 – 25, 1947 |
| National Championship | Madison Square Garden New York, New York |
| NCAA Champions | Holy Cross Crusaders |
| Helms National Champions | Holy Cross Crusaders |
| Other champions | Utah Redskins (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Gerald Tucker, Oklahoma Sooners |
The 1946–47 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1946, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1947 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 25, 1947, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Holy Cross Crusaders won their first NCAA national championship with a 58–47 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners.