The 1950–51 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1950, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1951 NCAA basketball tournament championship game on March 27, 1951, at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
[3][4] A total of 44 college teams played as major independents.
[9][10] NOTE: Despite its name, the Middle Three Conference was an informal scheduling alliance rather than a true conference, and its members played as independents.
In 1950–51, Rutgers finished with the best record in games played between the three members.
A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.