1984–85 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 1984–85 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | Georgetown |
| NCAA Tournament | 1985 |
| Tournament dates | March 14 – April 1, 1985 |
| National Championship | Rupp Arena Lexington, Kentucky |
| NCAA Champions | Villanova |
| Other champions | UCLA (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Patrick Ewing, Georgetown (Naismith), Chris Mullin, St. John's (Wooden) |
The 1984–85 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1984 and ended with the Final Four in Lexington, Kentucky on April 1, 1985. The Villanova Wildcats won their first NCAA national championship with a 66–64 victory over the defending champion, top-ranked Georgetown Hoyas. It was the second time in three seasons that the national champion had 10 losses.