1957–58 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 1957–58 NCAA University Division men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| NCAA Tournament | 1958 |
| Tournament dates | March 11, 1958 – March 22, 1958 |
| National Championship |
Freedom Hall Louisville, Kentucky |
| NCAA Champions | Kentucky Wildcats |
| Helms National Champions | Kentucky Wildcats |
| Other champions | Xavier Musketeers (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) |
Elgin Baylor, Seattle |
Beginning in 1957–58, the following rules changes were implemented:
The final top 20 from the AP and Coaches Polls.
Adolph Rupp's Kentucky Wildcats won their fourth National Championship by defeating the Seattle Chieftains 84–72 on March 22 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky . Seattle's Elgin Baylor led all tournament scorers and was named the tournament Most Outstanding Player.
The Xavier Musketeers entered the National Invitation Tournament with a 15–11 record, but surprised the field, defeating fellow Ohio school Dayton 78–74 to win the NIT. The Musketeers' Hank Stein was named tournament MVP.
Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City
A number of teams changed coaches throughout the season and after the season ended.
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