1947–48 NCAA men's basketball season
| 1947–48 NCAA men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| NCAA Tournament | 1948 |
| Tournament dates | March 19 – 23, 1948 |
| National Championship | Madison Square Garden New York, New York |
| NCAA Champions | Kentucky |
| Helms National Champions | Kentucky |
| Other champions | Saint Louis (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Ed Macauley, Saint Louis |
The 1947–48 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1947, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1948 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 23, 1948, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Kentucky Wildcats won their first NCAA national championship with a 58–42 victory over the Baylor Bears.