1998–99 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Season

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Conference membership changes

Season outlook

Pre-season polls

Regular season

Conference winners and tournaments

Statistical leaders

Award winners

Consensus All-American teams

Major player of the year awards

Major freshman of the year awards

Major coach of the year awards

Other major awards

Coaching changes

References