1961–62 NCAA University Division men's basketball season
The 1961–62 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1961, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1962 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 24, 1962, at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. The Cincinnati Bearcats won their second NCAA national championship with a 71–59 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes.
| 1961–62 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | Ohio State |
| NCAA Tournament | 1962 |
| Tournament dates | March 12 – 24, 1962 |
| National Championship | Freedom Hall Louisville, Kentucky |
| NCAA Champions | Cincinnati |
| Helms National Champions | Cincinnati |
| Other champions | Dayton (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Paul Hogue, Cincinnati |
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