The 1926–27 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1926, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded in March 1927.
Season headlines
In February 1943, the Helms Athletic Foundation retroactively selected Notre Dame as its national champion for the 1926–27 season. In 1995, the Premo-Porretta Power Poll retroactively selected California as its national champion for the 1926–27 season.
Regular season
Conference winners and tournaments
Statistical leaders
Awards
Helms College Basketball All-Americans
The practice of selecting a Consensus All-American Team did not begin until the 1928–29 season. The Helms Athletic Foundation later retroactively selected a list of All-Americans for the 1926–27 season.
Major player of the year awards
Helms Player of the Year: Vic Hanson, Syracuse (retroactive selection in 1944)
Coaching changes
A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.