07-31-2012, 11:15 AM
Who were the champs before the NCAA tournament? Interesting question. Before 1939, the national champion was designated by the Helms Foundation. Just a few of the champs:
1938 Temple
1931 Northwestern (who have never been to the NCAA)
1929 Montana State
1913 Navy
1910 Columbia
1907 - 1909 Chicago
1906 Dartmouth
1901 Yale
1938 Temple
1931 Northwestern (who have never been to the NCAA)
1929 Montana State
1913 Navy
1910 Columbia
1907 - 1909 Chicago
1906 Dartmouth
1901 Yale