1949–50 NCAA men's basketball season
| 1949–50 NCAA men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | None |
| NCAA Tournament | 1950 |
| Tournament dates | March 23 – 28, 1950 |
| National Championship | Madison Square Garden New York City, New York |
| NCAA Champions | CCNY Beavers |
| Helms National Champions | CCNY Beavers |
| Other champions | CCNY Beavers (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Paul Arizin, Villanova Wildcats |
The 1949–50 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1949, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1950 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 28, 1950, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The City College of New York Beavers won their first NCAA national championship with a 71–68 victory over the Bradley Braves.