1966–67 NCAA University Division men's basketball season

The 1966–67 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1966, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1967 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 25, 1967, at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. The UCLA Bruins won their third NCAA national championship with a 79–64 victory over the Dayton Flyers.

Season headlines

 * The NCAA tournament expanded from 22 to 23 teams.
 * UCLA went undefeated (30–0) and won its first of an eventual seven NCAA championships in a row, third overall, and third in four seasons. In the Athletic Association of Western Universities, it also won its first of what ultimately would be 13 consecutive conference titles.

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

Final Four

 * Third Place – Houston 84, North Carolina 62

Semifinals & finals

 * Third Place – Rutgers 93, Marshall 76

Major player of the year awards

 * Helms Player of the Year: Lew Alcindor, UCLA
 * Associated Press Player of the Year: Lew Alcindor, UCLA
 * UPI Player of the Year: Lew Alcindor, UCLA
 * Oscar Robertson Trophy (USBWA): Lew Alcindor, UCLA
 * Sporting News Player of the Year: Lew Alcindor, UCLA

Major coach of the year awards

 * Associated Press Coach of the Year: John Wooden, UCLA
 * Henry Iba Award (USBWA): 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: Jack Hartman, Southern Illinois

Other major awards

 * Robert V. Geasey Trophy (Top player in Philadelphia Big 5): Cliff Anderson, St. Joseph's
 * NIT/Haggerty Award (Top player in New York City metro area): Sonny Dove, St. John's

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