1949 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

8 Teams

Final Four

       
Illinois 47  
  Eastern  
  3/22 New York Kentucky 46  
       
Kentucky 76    
  Eastern    
    3/26 Seattle Kentucky
      Second Title
Oklahoma State 55    
  Western    
  3/19 Kansas City Oklahoma State 36  
       
Oregon State 30    
  Eastern    
     
  Illinois 57  
 

Third Place

3/26 Seattle Illinois
  Oregon State 53