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NCAA Division I Basketball 1948 Championship Tournament

The 1948 NCAA Basketball Tournament involved 8 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 19, 1948, and ended with the championship game on March 23 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. Kentucky, coached by Adolph Rupp, won the national title with a 58?42 victory in the final game over Baylor, coached by Bill Henderson. Alex Groza of Kentucky was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

1948 - Final Four - New York City, New York


  Nationsl Finals
       
   Baylor  42
   Kentucky  58

East Regional - New York City, New York

TeamSeason W-LConferenceCoachInvitation
Kentucky27-4Southeastern Rupp, AdolphAt Large
Columbia24-3Ivy League Ridings, GordonAt Large
Holy Cross16-1Independent Julian, DoggieAt Large
Michigan24-1Big Ten Cowles, OsborneAt Large
  Quarterfinals
   Semifinals
  
                 
1  Kentucky 76  
2  Columbia 53  
        Kentucky 60
      Holy Cross 52
3   Holy Cross 63
4   Michigan 45  

West Regional - Kansas City, Missouri

TeamSeason W-LConferenceCoachInvitation
Kansas State22-6Big Eight Gardner, JackAt Large
Wyoming22-4Mountain States Shelton, EverettAt Large
Baylor16-4Southwest Henderson, BillAt Large
Washington15-5Pacific Ten McLarney, ArtAt Large
  Quarterfinals
   Semifinals
  
                 
1  Kansas State 58  
2  Wyoming 48  
        Kansas State 52
      Baylor 60
3   Baylor 64
4   Washington 62