1985–86 NCAA Division I men's basketball season


Season headlines

Beginning in 1985–86, the following rules changes were implemented:

Pre-season polls

The top 20 from the AP Poll during the pre-season.

Regular season

Conference winners and tournaments

Statistical leaders

Conference standings

Postseason tournaments

NCAA Tournament

Final Four - [Reunion Arena], [Dallas, Texas]

National Invitation Tournament

NIT Semifinals and Final

Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City

Consensus All-American teams

Major player of the year awards