1989–90 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 1989–90 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | UNLV Runnin' Rebels |
| NCAA Tournament | 1990 |
| Tournament dates | March 15 – April 2, 1990 |
| National Championship | McNichols Sports Arena Denver, Colorado |
| NCAA Champions | UNLV Runnin' Rebels |
| Other champions | Vanderbilt Commodores (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Lionel Simmons, La Salle Explorers |
The 1989–90 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1989 and ended with the Final Four at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado on April 2, 1990. The UNLV Runnin' Rebels won their first NCAA national championship with a 103–73 victory over the Duke Blue Devils.