| 1948–49 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Southeast Conference |
| Ranking | |
| AP | No. 1 |
| 1948–49 record | 32–2 ( SEC) |
| Head coach | Adolph Rupp |
| Assistant coach | Harry Lancaster |
| Home arena | Memorial Coliseum |
The 1948–49 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represented University of Kentucky. The Head Coach was Adolph Rupp. The team was a member of the Southeast Conference and played their home games at Memorial Coliseum.