1953–54 NCAA men's basketball season
The 1953–54 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1953, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1954 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 20, 1954, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The La Salle Explorers won their first NCAA national championship with a 92–76 victory over the Bradley Braves.
| 1953–54 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | Indiana |
| NCAA Tournament | 1954 |
| Tournament dates | March 8 – 20, 1954 |
| National Championship | Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri |
| NCAA Champions | La Salle |
| Helms National Champions | Kentucky |
| Other champions | Holy Cross (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Tom Gola, La Salle |
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