The 1913–14 NCAA men's basketball season began in December 1913, progressed through the regular season, and concluded in March 1914.

Rule changes

Baskets with open bottoms that allow the ball to fall through become mandatory. Previously, baskets had closed bottoms, requiring the pulling of a rope to release the ball after a

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or successful

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. The switch to open-bottomed baskets increased the tempo of play and scoring.

Season headlines

* In February 1943, the

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retroactively selected

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as its national champion for the 1913–14 season. * In 1995, the

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retroactively selected Wisconsin as its national champion for the 1913–14 season.

Regular season

Conferences

Conference winners

Conference standings

Independents

A total of 124 college teams played as major independents. Among independents that played at least 10 games,

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(10–0), (12–0), and

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(11–0) were undefeated, and (20–8) finished with the most wins.

Statistical leaders

Awards

Helms College Basketball All-Americans

The practice of selecting a Consensus

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Team did not begin until the 1928–29 season. The

later retroactively selected a list of All-Americans for the 1913–14 season.The Association for Professional Basketball Research "NCAA All-American Teams, 1919–20 to 1998–99"
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Major player of the year awards

* Helms Player of the Year: Gil Halstead, Cornell (retroactive selection in 1944)

Coaching changes

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

References

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