1955–56 NCAA men's basketball season
| 1955–56 NCAA men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP #1 | San Francisco |
| NCAA Tournament | 1956 |
| Tournament dates | March 12, 1956 – March 24, 1956 |
| National Championship |
McGaw Hall Evanston, Illinois |
| NCAA Champions | San Francisco |
| Helms National Champions | San Francisco |
| Other champions | Louisville (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) |
Bill Russell, San Francisco |
Beginning in 1955–56, the following rules changes were implemented:
The top 20 from the AP Poll during the pre-season.
Coach Phil Woolpert and his star Bill Russell successfully guided San Francisco to its second consecutive championship, capping an undefeated season. The Dons became the first team in college basketball history to go undefeated and win the NCAA tournament. Temple's Hal Lear was named tournament Most Outstanding Player.
Played at McGaw Hall in Evanston, Illinois
Louisville won its first NIT title, defeating Dayton 83–80. Louisville's Charlie Tyra won MVP honors
Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City
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