The 1959–60 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1959, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1960 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 19, 1960, at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California.
The Ohio State Buckeyes won their first NCAA national championship with a 75–55 victory over the California Golden Bears.
[1][2] A total of 47 college teams played as University Division independents.
[13] Saint Joseph's and Villanova both finished with 3–1 records in head-to-head competition among the Philadelphia Big 5.
A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.