The 1947–48 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1947, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1948 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 23, 1948, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.
The Kentucky Wildcats won their first NCAA national championship with a 58–42 victory over the Baylor Bears.
A total of 56 college teams played as major independents.
Western Kentucky State (28–2) had the best winning percentage (.933) and Louisville (29–6) finished with the most wins.
A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.