2001–02 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
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Preseason AP #1 | Duke Blue Devils |
Regular season | November 9, 2001– March 10, 2002 |
NCAA Tournament | 2002 |
Tournament dates | March 12 – April 1, 2002 |
National Championship |
Georgia Dome Atlanta, Georgia |
NCAA Champions | Maryland Terrapins |
Other champions | Memphis Tigers (NIT) |
Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) |
Jason Williams, Duke |
The 2001–02 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 9, 2001, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 2002 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on April 1, 2002 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Maryland Terrapins won their first NCAA national championship with a 64–52 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers.
Beginning in 2001–02, the following rules changes were implemented:
The top 25 from the AP and ESPN/USA Today Coaches Polls November 5, 2001.