The 1920–21 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1920, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded in March 1921.

Rule changes

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Season headlines

* In February 1943, the Helms Athletic Foundation retroactively selected Penn as its national champion for the 1920–21 season. * In 1995, the

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retroactively selected

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as its national champion for the 1920–21 season.

Conference membership changes

Regular season

Conference winners and tournaments

NOTE: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association did not have an official regular-season champion, but it sponsored the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Tournament, whose champion claimed the mythical title of "Champions of the South."

Statistical leaders

Awards

Helms College Basketball All-Americans

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Major player of the year awards

* Helms Player of the Year: George Williams,

(retroactive selection in 1944)

Coaching changes

A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.

References

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