1985–86 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
Major rule changes. Beginning in 1985–86, the following rules changes were implemented: Season outlook. Pre-season polls. The top 20 from the AP Poll during the pre-season. Postseason tournaments. National Invitation Tournament. NIT Semifinals and Final. Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City Award winners. Consensus All-American teams. Coaching changes. A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.