The 1935–36 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1935, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded in March 1936.

Rule changes

A new rule prohibited any offensive player with the ball from standing in the free-throw lane (also known as the " key") for more than three seconds. Previously, this rule had applied only to a player who had possession of the ball.

Season headlines

* In February 1943, the

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retroactively selected Notre Dame as its national champion for the 1935–36 season. * In 1995, the

Premo-Porretta Power Poll The Premo-Porretta Power Poll is a retroactive end-of-year ranking for American college basketball teams competing in the 1895–96 through the 1947–48 seasons. The Premo-Porretta Polls are intended to serve collectively as a source of informa ...

retroactively selected

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as its national champion for the 1935–36 season.

Conference membership changes

Regular season

Conferences

Conference winners and tournaments

Conference standings

Major independents

A total of 57 college teams played as major independents. Notre Dame (22–2) had the best

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(.917) and (26–4) finished with the most wins.

Statistical leaders

Awards

Consensus All-American team

Major player of the year awards

* Helms Player of the Year: John Moir, Notre Dame (retroactive selection in 1944)

Other major awards

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(Top player in

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metro area):

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Coaching changes

References

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