The 1935–36 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1935, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded in March 1936.
A new rule prohibited any offensive player with the ball from standing in the free-throw lane (also known as the "key") for more than three seconds.
Previously, this rule had applied only to a player who had possession of the ball.
[1] Metropolitan New York Conference A total of 57 college teams played as major independents.
Notre Dame (22–2) had the best winning percentage (.917) and Western Kentucky State (26–4) finished with the most wins.