1970–71 NCAA University Division men's basketball season
| 1970–71 NCAA University Division men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | UCLA Bruins |
| NCAA Tournament | 1971 |
| Tournament dates | March 13 – 27, 1971 |
| National Championship | Astrodome Houston, Texas |
| NCAA Champions | UCLA Bruins |
| Helms National Champions | UCLA Bruins |
| Other champions | North Carolina Tar Heels (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Austin Carr, Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Naismith) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | |
The 1970–71 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1970, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1971 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 27, 1971, at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The UCLA Bruins won their seventh NCAA national championship with a 68–62 victory over the Villanova Wildcats.