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NCAA Division I Basketball 1947 Championship Tournament

The 1947 NCAA Basketball Tournament involved eight schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 19, 1947, and ended with the championship game on March 25 in New York City. A total of 10 games were played, including a third place game in each region and a national third place game. Holy Cross, coached by Doggie Julian, won the national title with a 58?47 victory in the final game over Oklahoma, coached by Bruce Drake. George Kaftan of Holy Cross was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

1947 - Final Four - New York City, New York


  Nationsl Finals
       
   Oklahoma  47
   Holy Cross  58

East Regional - New York City, New York

TeamSeason W-LConferenceCoachInvitation
Holy Cross24-3Independent Julian, DoggieAt Large
Navy16-1Independent Carnevale, BenAt Large
CCNY16-4New York Metropolitan Holman, NatAt Large
Wisconsin15-5Big Ten Foster, BudAt Large
  Quarterfinals
   Semifinals
  
                 
1  Holy Cross 55  
2  Navy 47  
        Holy Cross 60
      CCNY 45
3   CCNY 70
4   Wisconsin 56  

West Regional - Kansas City, Missouri

TeamSeason W-LConferenceCoachInvitation
Texas24-1Southwest Gray, JackAt Large
Wyoming22-4Mountain States Shelton, EverettAt Large
Oklahoma22-6Big Eight Drake, BruceAt Large
Oregon State27-4Pacific Ten Gill, StatsAt Large
  Quarterfinals
   Semifinals
  
                 
1  Texas 42  
2  Wyoming 40  
        Texas 54
      Oklahoma 55
3   Oklahoma 56
4   Oregon State 54