1969–70 NCAA University Division men's basketball season
| 1969–70 NCAA University Division men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | South Carolina Gamecocks |
| NCAA Tournament | 1970 |
| Tournament dates | March 7 – 21, 1970 |
| National Championship | Cole Field House College Park, Maryland |
| NCAA Champions | UCLA Bruins |
| Helms National Champions | UCLA Bruins |
| Other champions | Marquette Warriors (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Pete Maravich, LSU Tigers (Naismith) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Pete Maravich, LSU Tigers |
The 1969–70 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1969, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1970 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 21, 1970, at Cole Field House in College Park, Maryland. The UCLA Bruins won their sixth NCAA national championship with an 80–69 victory over the Jacksonville Dolphins.