1948–49 Syracuse Nationals season

The 1948–49 Syracuse Nationals season was the third season of the franchise in the National Basketball League. The Nationals finished with the first winning season in team history.

Roster
• Robert Calihan

• Al Cervi

• John Chaney

• Bill Gabor

• James Homer

• Johnny Macknowski

• Henry O'Keeffe

• Ed Peterson

• Jerry Rizzo

• Dolph Schayes

• Paul Seymour

• Paul Yesawich

Playoffs
Won Opening Round (Hammond Calumet Buccaneers) 2–0 Lost Division Semifinals (Anderson Packers) 3–1

Awards and records

 * Al Cervi – COY, All-NBL First Team
 * Dolph Schayes – ROY