2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | Kansas Jayhawks |
| Regular season | November 10, 2004– March 13, 2005 |
| NCAA Tournament | 2005 |
| Tournament dates | March 15 – April 4, 2005 |
| National Championship | Edward Jones Dome St. Louis, Missouri |
| NCAA Champions | North Carolina Tar Heels |
| Other champions | South Carolina Gamecocks (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Andrew Bogut, Utah Utes |
The 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 10, 2004, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 2005 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament championship game on April 4, 2005, at the Edward Jones Dome in Saint Louis, Missouri. The North Carolina Tar Heels won their fourth NCAA national championship with a 75–70 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini.