1936–37 NCAA men's basketball season

The 1936–37 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1936, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded in March 1937.

Season headlines

 * In February 1943, the Helms Athletic Foundation retroactively selected Stanford as its national champion for the 1936–37 season.
 * In 1995, the Premo-Porretta Power Poll retroactively selected Stanford as its national champion for the 1936–37 season.

Major player of the year awards

 * Helms Player of the Year: Hank Luisetti, Stanford (retroactive selection in 1944)

Other major awards

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