1963–64 NCAA University Division men's basketball season

The 1963–64 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1963, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1964 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 21, 1964, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The UCLA Bruins won their first NCAA national championship with a 98–83 victory over the Duke Blue Devils.

Season headlines

 * The Big Sky Conference began play, with six members.

Pre-season polls
The Top 10 from the AP Poll and the Top 20 from the UPI Coaches Poll during the pre-season.

Final Four

 * Third Place – Michigan 100, Kansas State 90

Semifinals & finals

 * Third Place – Army 60, NYU 59

Major player of the year awards

 * Helms Player of the Year: Walt Hazzard, UCLA
 * Associated Press Player of the Year: Gary Bradds, Ohio State
 * UPI Player of the Year: Gary Bradds, Ohio State
 * Oscar Robertson Trophy (USBWA): Walt Hazzard, UCLA
 * Sporting News Player of the Year: Bill Bradley, Princeton

Major coach of the year awards

 * Henry Iba Award: John Wooden, UCLA
 * NABC Coach of the Year: John Wooden, UCLA
 * UPI Coach of the Year: John Wooden, UCLA
 * Sporting News Coach of the Year: John Wooden, UCLA

Other major awards

 * Robert V. Geasey Trophy (Top player in Philadelphia Big 5): Steve Courtin, Saint Joseph's, & Wali Jones, Villanova
 * NIT/Haggerty Award (Top player in New York City metro area): Nick Werkman, Seton Hall

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