The 1966–67 NCAA University Division men's basketball season began in December 1966, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the

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championship game on March 25, 1967, at

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. The

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won their third NCAA national championship with a 79–64 victory over the

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Season headlines

* The NCAA tournament expanded from 22 to 23 teams. *

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went undefeated (30–0) and won its first of an eventual seven NCAA championships in a row, third overall, and third in four seasons. In the

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, it also won its first of what ultimately would be 13 consecutive conference titles.

Season outlook

Pre-season polls

The Top 10 from the

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and Top 20 from the

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during the pre-season.

Conference membership changes

Regular season

Conference winners and tournaments

Informal championships

Statistical leaders

Post-season tournaments

NCAA tournament

Final Four

* Third Place – Houston 84, North Carolina 62

National Invitation tournament

Semifinals & finals

* Third Place – Rutgers 93, Marshall 76

Awards

Consensus All-American teams

Major player of the year awards

* Helms Player of the Year:

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* Associated Press Player of the Year: Lew Alcindor, UCLA * UPI Player of the Year: Lew Alcindor, UCLA *

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(

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): Lew Alcindor, UCLA * ''Sporting News'' Player of the Year: Lew Alcindor, UCLA

Major coach of the year awards

* Associated Press Coach of the Year: John Wooden,

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(

): John Wooden, UCLA *

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: John Wooden, UCLA * UPI Coach of the Year: John Wooden, UCLA * ''Sporting News'' Coach of the Year:

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Other major awards

* Robert V. Geasey Trophy (Top player in Philadelphia Big 5): Cliff Anderson, St. Joseph's * NIT/Haggerty Award (Top player in

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metro area):

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, St. John's

Coaching changes

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

References

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