1949–50 NCAA men's basketball season

The 1949–50 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1949, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1950 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 28, 1950, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The City College of New York Beavers won their first NCAA national championship with a 71–68 victory over the Bradley Braves.

Season headlines

 * CCNY became the only team ever to win both the NCAA tournament and the National Invitation Tournament in the same season. CCNY defeated Bradley in the championship game of both tournaments.
 * Winning the NCAA championship game in New York City, CCNY became the first school to win the NCAA championship in its home city.
 * CCNY became the first NCAA championship team to have an integrated roster of white and African American players, starting three African Americans.

Semifinals & finals

 * Third Place – NC State 53, Baylor 41

Semifinals & finals

 * Third Place – St. John's 69, Duquesne 67

Major player of the year awards

 * Helms Player of the Year: Paul Arizin, Villanova
 * Sporting News Player of the Year: Paul Arizin, Villanova

Other major awards

 * NIT/Haggerty Award (Top player in New York City metro area): Sherman White, Long Island

Coaching changes
A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.