The 1969–70 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1969, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1970 NCAA University Division basketball tournament championship game on March 21, 1970, at Cole Field House in College Park, Maryland.
The UCLA Bruins won their sixth NCAA national championship with an 80–69 victory over the Jacksonville Dolphins.
[6][7] A total of 61 college teams played as University Division independents.
[21] Penn finished with a 4–0 record in head-to-head competition among the Philadelphia Big 5.
A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.