1965–66 NCAA University Division men's basketball season
The 1965–66 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1965, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1966 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 19, 1966, at Cole Field House in College Park, Maryland. The Texas Western Miners won their first NCAA national championship with a 72–65 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats.
| 1965–66 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | UCLA |
| NCAA Tournament | 1966 |
| Tournament dates | March 7–19, 1966 – |
| National Championship | Cole Field House College Park, Maryland |
| NCAA Champions | Texas Western |
| Helms National Champions | Texas Western |
| Other champions | BYU (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Cazzie Russell, Michigan |
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