Updated August 28, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
Table of contents
(In alphabetical order)
| Before Tourns | Head Coach | Final Record | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 15–2 | Frosty Cox | 17–4 |
| DePaul | 21–4 | Tom Haggerty | 22–6 |
| Duquesne | 17–1 | Chick Davies | 20–3 |
| Indiana | 17–3 | Branch McCracken | 20–3 |
| Kansas | 17–5 | Phog Allen | 19–6 |
| LIU | 19–3 | Clair Bee | 19–4 |
| Okla. A&M | 25–2 | Hank Iba | 26–3 |
| Rice | 21–2 | Buster Brannon | 22–3 |
| St. John's | 15–3 | Joe Lapchick | 15–4 |
| USC | 19–2 | Sam Barry | 20–3 |
| Springfield | 16–2 | Ed Hickox | 16–3 |
| Western Ky. | 24–5 | Ed Diddle | 24–6 |
Note: Colorado won the NIT and Indiana won the NCAAs. Colorado and Duquesne played in both tourneys.
| Major Conference Champions | 1940 College Basketball Recap | NCAA Tournament |
