1962–63 NCAA University Division men's basketball season
| 1962–63 NCAA University Division men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | Cincinnati |
| NCAA Tournament | 1963 |
| Tournament dates | March 9 – 23, 1963 |
| National Championship | Freedom Hall Louisville, Kentucky |
| NCAA Champions | Loyola (Ill.) |
| Helms National Champions | Loyola (Ill.) |
| Other champions | Providence (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Art Heyman, Duke |
The 1962–63 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1962, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1963 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 23, 1963, at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. The Loyola University Chicago Ramblers won their first NCAA national championship with a 60–58 victory in overtime over the Cincinnati Bearcats.