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.
A total of 93 college teams played as major independents.
[6] 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.
[7] A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.