2002–03 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team

2002–03 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball
Atlantic 10 Regular season champions
NCAA tournament, second round
ConferenceAtlantic 10 Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 17
APNo. 12
Record26–6 (15–1 A10)
Head coach
Home arenaCintas Center
2002–03 Atlantic 10 men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
East
Saint Joseph's124 .750237  .767
Rhode Island106 .6251912  .613
Temple106 .6251816  .529
UMass610 .3751118  .379
Fordham313 .188226  .071
St. Bonaventure115 .0631314  .481
West
No. 12 Xavier151 .938266  .813
No. 16 Dayton142 .875246  .800
Richmond106 .6251514  .517
La Salle610 .3751217  .414
George Washington511 .3131217  .414
Duquesne413 .235921  .300
Atlantic 10 Tournament winner
As of February 5, 2016
Rankings from Coaches' Poll

The 2002–03 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team represented Xavier University from Cincinnati, Ohio, in the 2002–03 season. Led by head coach Thad Matta, the Musketeers finished 26–6 (15–1 A10), and won the Atlantic 10 regular season title, but made an early exit from the Atlantic 10 tournament. In the NCAA tournament, the Musketeers handled Troy State in the opening round before falling to No. 6 seed and defending NCAA champion Maryland in the second round.