| Year: | 1900 |
| Helmschamp: | Yale (retroactive selection in 1943) |
The 1900–01 collegiate men's basketball season in the United States began in December 1900, progressed through the regular season, and concluded in March 1901.
Beginning in 1900–01, a dribbler could dribble only once, had to use use both hands to dribble, and could not shoot for a field goal.[1] Previously, a player in possession of the ball had been permitted only to pass it to another player.
During the season, college teams played against non-collegiate opponents such as athletic clubs, high schools, and Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) teams as well as against other colleges and universities.
The Western Conference (the future Big Ten Conference) was the only college basketball conference. It did not sponsor an official conference season or recognize a regular-season champion until the 1905–06 season, although a few intermural games between conference members took place during the 1900–01 season. Among conference members which played more than 10 games, Purdue (12–0) went undefeated, and Minnesota finished with a record of 11–1.[4]
A total of 41 college teams played as major independents during the 1900–01 season. Among independents that played more than 10 games, Bucknell (12–1) and (14–2) posted the best records.[5]