1956–57 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 1956–57 NCAA University Division men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP #1 | Kansas |
| NCAA Tournament | 1957 |
| Tournament dates | March 11, 1957 – March 23, 1957 |
| National Championship |
Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri |
| NCAA Champions | North Carolina Tar Heels |
| Helms National Champions | North Carolina Tar Heels |
| Other champions | Bradley Braves (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) |
Lennie Rosenbluth, North Carolina |
The top 20 from the AP Poll during the pre-season.
Frank McGuire brought the ACC its first National Championship as his undefeated North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Wilt Chamberlain and the Kansas Jayhawks in what is considered one of the best games in NCAA history – a 54–53 triple–overtime thriller. Chamberlain was named tournament Most Outstanding Player.
Played at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri
Bradley won its first NIT title, defeating Memphis State in a one-point contest. Memphis State's Win Wilfong won the MVP in a losing cause as he poured in 89 points in the Tigers' four games, including 31 in the final.
Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City
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