The 1900–01 collegiate men's basketball season in the United States began in December 1900, progressed through the regular season, and concluded in March 1901.
1900–01 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
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Helms National Champions | Yale (retroactive selection in 1943) |
Rule changes
A dribbler may dribble only once, must use both hands to dribble, and may not shoot for a field goal.[1]
Season headlines
- In February 1943, the Helms Athletic Foundation retroactively selected Yale as its national champion for the 1900–01 season.[2]
- In 1995, the Premo-Porretta Power Poll retroactively selected Bucknell as its national champion for the 1900–01 season.[3]
Regular season
During the season, college teams played against non-collegiate opponents such as athletic clubs, high schools, and Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) teams as well as against other colleges and universities.
Western Conference
The Western Conference was the only college basketball conference. It did not sponsor an official conference season or recognize a regular-season champion, although intermural games between conference members took place. Among conference members which played more than 10 games, Purdue (12–0) went undefeated, and Minnesota finished with a record of 11–1.
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Independents
A total of 31 college teams played as independents. Among independents that played more than 10 games, Bucknell (12–1) and Allegheny (14–2) posted the best records.
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References
- ^ "Playing Rules History" (PDF). ncaa.org. NCAA. pp. 2, 6. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Scott, Jon (November 9, 2010). "The truth behind the Helms Committee". Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ ESPN, ed. (2009). ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game. New York, NY: ESPN Books. pp. 526, 529–587. ISBN 978-0-345-51392-2.