The 1897–98 collegiate men's basketball season in the United States began in December 1897, progressed through the regular season, and concluded in March 1898.
1897–98 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
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Season headlines
edit- In 1995, the Premo-Porretta Power Poll retroactively selected Mount Union as its national champion for the 1897–98 season.[1]
Regular season
editNo college basketball conferences existed, but 24 college teams played as major independents. During the season, college teams played against non-collegiate opponents such as athletic clubs, high schools, and Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) teams as well as against other colleges and universities. The only teams to play 10 or more games were Temple (22–5) and Yale (12–9).[2]
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References
edit- ^ ESPN, ed. (2009). ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game. New York, NY: ESPN Books. pp. 526, 529–587. ISBN 978-0-345-51392-2.
- ^ "1897-98 Men's Independent Season Summary". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 16, 2024.