1952–53 NCAA men's basketball season
| 1952–53 NCAA men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | None |
| NCAA Tournament | 1953 |
| Tournament dates | March 10 – 18, 1953 |
| National Championship | Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri |
| NCAA Champions | Indiana Hoosiers |
| Helms National Champions | Indiana Hoosiers |
| Other champions | Seton Hall Pirates (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Bob Houbregs, Washington Huskies |
The 1952–53 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1952, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1953 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 18, 1953, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Indiana Hoosiers won their second NCAA national championship with a 69–68 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks.