1973–74 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 1973–74 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | UCLA |
| NCAA Tournament | 1974 |
| Tournament dates | March 9 – 25, 1974 |
| National Championship | Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, North Carolina |
| NCAA Champions | NC State |
| Helms National Champions | NC State |
| Other champions | Purdue (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Bill Walton, UCLA (Naismith) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | David Thompson, NC State & Bill Walton, UCLA |
The 1973–74 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1973, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1974 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on March 25, 1974, at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. The North Carolina State Wolfpack won its first NCAA national championship with a 76–64 victory over the Marquette Warriors.