The 1927–28 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1927, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded in March 1928.
A total of 90 college teams played as major independents.
[10] 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 1927–28 season.
[11] A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.