1900–01 collegiate men's basketball season in the United States
The 1900–01 collegiate men's basketball season in the United States began in December 1900, progressed through the regular season, and concluded in March 1901.
1900–01 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
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Helms National Champions | Yale (retroactive selection in 1943) |
Rule changes
editBeginning in 1900–01, a dribbler could dribble only once, had to use use both hands to dribble, and could not shoot for a field goal.[1] Previously, a player in possession of the ball had been permitted only to pass it to another player.
Season headlines
edit- In February 1943, the Helms Athletic Foundation retroactively selected Yale as its national champion for the 1900–01 season.[2]
- In 1995, the Premo-Porretta Power Poll retroactively selected Bucknell as its national champion for the 1900–01 season.[3]
Regular season
editDuring 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.
Conference play
editThe Western Conference (the future Big Ten Conference) was the only college basketball conference. It did not sponsor an official conference season or recognize a regular-season champion until the 1905–06 season, although a few intermural games between conference members took place during the 1900–01 season. Among conference members which played more than 10 games, Purdue (12–0) went undefeated, and Minnesota finished with a record of 11–1.[4]
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Independents
editA total of 41 college teams played as major independents during the 1900–01 season. Among independents that played more than 10 games, Bucknell (12–1) and Allegheny (14–2) posted the best records.[5]
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References
edit- ^ "Playing Rules History" (PDF). ncaa.org. NCAA. pp. 2, 6. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Scott, Jon (November 9, 2010). "The truth behind the Helms Committee". Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "1900-01 Men's Western Conference Season Summary". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "1900-01 Men's Independent Season Summary". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 16, 2024.