1897–98 collegiate men's basketball season in the United States

American college basketball season July 2024 March 2026 1897 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. Season headlines In 1995, the Premo-Porretta Power Poll retroactively selected Mount Union as top-ranked team for the 1897–98 season.ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game ESPN ESPN Books New York, NY 2009 526, 529–587 978-0-345-51392-2 Regular season No 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).https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/conferences/independent/men/1898.html Sports Reference 1897-98 Men's Independent Season Summary July 16, 2024 References 2