The 2000–01 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 8, 2000, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 2001 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on April 2, 2001, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Duke Blue Devils won their third NCAA national championship with an 82–72 victory over the Arizona Wildcats.

Season headlines

Major rule changes

Beginning in 2000–01, the following rules changes were implemented:

Season outlook

Pre-season polls

The top 25 from the AP and ESPN/USA Today Coaches Polls November 9, 2000.

Conference membership changes

These schools joined new conferences for the 2000–01 season.

Regular season

Conferences

Conference winners and tournaments

Conference standings

Division I independents

Five schools played as Division I independents.

Informal championships

Villanova finished with a 4–0 record in head-to-head competition among the Philadelphia Big 5.

Statistical leaders

Source for additional stats categories

Post-season tournaments

NCAA tournament

Final Four – Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

National Invitation tournament

Semifinals & finals

Award winners

Consensus All-American teams

Major player of the year awards

Major freshman of the year awards

Major coach of the year awards

Other major awards

Coaching changes

A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended.