1935–36 NCAA men's basketball season

The 1935–36 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1935, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded in March 1936.

Rule changes
A new rule prohibited any offensive player with the ball from standing in the free-throw lane (also known as the "key") for more than three seconds. Previously, this rule had applied only to a player who had possession of the ball.

Season headlines

 * In February 1943, the Helms Athletic Foundation retroactively selected Notre Dame as its national champion for the 1935–36 season.
 * In 1995, the Premo-Porretta Power Poll retroactively selected Long Island as its national champion for the 1935–36 season.

Major player of the year awards

 * Helms Player of the Year: John Moir, Notre Dame (retroactive selection in 1944)

Other major awards

 * Haggerty Award (Top player in New York City metro area): Jules Bender, Long Island