The 1943–44 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1943, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1944 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 28, 1944, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
The Utah Redskins won their first NCAA national championship with a 42–40 victory over the Dartmouth Indians.
A total of 61 college teams played as major independents.
Bowling Green State (22–4), DePaul (22–4), Gonzaga (22–4), and Utah (22–4) finished with the most wins.
A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.