1931–32 NCAA men's basketball season

The 1931–32 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1931, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded in March 1932.

Season headlines

 * The Border Conference began play, with five original members.
 * Purdue senior guard John Wooden became the first three-time All-American.
 * In February 1943, the Helms Athletic Foundation retroactively selected Purdue as its national champion for the 1931–32 season.
 * In 1995, the Premo-Porretta Power Poll retroactively selected Purdue as its national champion for the 1931–32 season.

Major player of the year awards

 * Helms Player of the Year: John Wooden, Purdue (retroactive selection in 1944)