1960–61 NCAA University Division men's basketball season
The 1960–61 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1960, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1961 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 25, 1961, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Cincinnati Bearcats won their first NCAA national championship with a 70–65 victory in overtime over the Ohio State Buckeyes.
| 1960–61 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | None |
| NCAA Tournament | 1961 |
| Tournament dates | March 14 – 25, 1961 |
| National Championship | Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri |
| NCAA Champions | Cincinnati |
| Helms National Champions | Cincinnati |
| Other champions | Providence (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Jerry Lucas, Ohio State |
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