2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 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 Orangemen |
| Other champions | St. John's Red Storm (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | T. J. Ford, Texas Longhorns |
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 Orangemen and coach Jim Boeheim won their first NCAA national championship with an 81–78 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks.