1976–77 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 1976–77 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | Michigan Wolverines |
| NCAA Tournament | 1977 |
| Tournament dates | March 12 – 28, 1977 |
| National Championship | The Omni Atlanta, Georgia |
| NCAA Champions | Marquette Warriors |
| Helms National Champions | Marquette Warriors |
| Other champions | St. Bonaventure (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Marques Johnson, UCLA |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Marques Johnson, UCLA |
The 1976–77 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1976, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1977 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on March 28, 1977, at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. The Marquette Warriors won their first NCAA national championship with a 67–59 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels.