2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP #1 | Arizona Wildcats |
| Regular season | November 10, 2002– March 16, 2003 |
| NCAA Tournament | 2003 |
| Tournament dates | March 17 – April 7, 2003 |
| National Championship |
Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana |
| NCAA Champions | Syracuse Orange |
| Other champions | St. John's Red Storm (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) |
T. J. Ford, Texas |
The 2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 10, 2002, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 2003 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on April 7, 2003 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Syracuse Orange and coach Jim Boeheim won their first NCAA national championship with an 81–78 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks.
Beginning in 2002–03, the following rules changes were implemented:
The top 25 from the AP and ESPN/USA Today Coaches Polls November 13, 2002.
A number of teams changed coaches throughout the season and after the season ended.
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