1948–49 Tri-Cities Blackhawks season

The 1948–49 season was the Tri-Cities Blackhawks' third season of play and the last of the National Basketball League (NBL) before its merger with the Basketball Association of America (BAA). Led by league MVP Don Otten, the Blackhawks experienced the first winning season in team history.

Roster

 * Head Coach: Bobby McDermott

Playoffs
Won Opening Round (Sheboygan Red Skins) 2–0 Lost Division Semifinals (Oshkosh All-Stars) 1–3

Awards and records

 * Don Otten – MVP, All-NBL First Team
 * Whitey Von Nieda – All-NBL Second Team
 * Hoot Gibson – All-NBL Second Team