1977–78 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 1977–78 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1977, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1978 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on March 27, 1978, at The Checkerdome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Kentucky Wildcats won their fifth NCAA national championship with a 94–88 victory over the Duke Blue Devils.
| 1977–78 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | North Carolina Tar Heels |
| NCAA Tournament | 1978 |
| Tournament dates | March 11 – 27, 1978 |
| National Championship | The Checkerdome St. Louis, Missouri |
| NCAA Champions | Kentucky Wildcats |
| Helms National Champions | Kentucky Wildcats |
| Other champions | Texas Longhorns (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) |
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| Player of the Year (Helms) | Jack Givens, Kentucky |
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