1972–73 NCAA University Division men's basketball season
| 1972–73 NCAA University Division men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | UCLA |
| NCAA Tournament | 1973 |
| Tournament dates | March 10 – 26, 1973 |
| National Championship | St. Louis Arena St. Louis, Missouri |
| NCAA Champions | UCLA |
| Helms National Champions | UCLA |
| Other champions | Virginia Tech (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Bill Walton, UCLA (Naismith) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Bill Walton, UCLA |
The 1972–73 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in November 1972, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1973 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 26, 1973, at St. Louis Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. The UCLA Bruins won their ninth NCAA national championship with an 87–66 victory over the Memphis State Tigers.