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.

Season headlines

Major rule changes

Beginning in 2001–02, the following rules changes were implemented:

Season outlook

Pre-season polls

The top 25 from the AP and ESPN/USA Today Coaches Polls November 5, 2001.

Conference membership changes

These schools joined new conferences for the 2001–02 season.

Regular season

Conferences

Conference winners and tournaments

Conference standings

Division I independents

Three schools played as Division I independents. In addition, IPFW played as an independent as it began its transition from NCAA Division II, but it was not considered a full NCAA Division I school until the following season.

Informal championships

Penn 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 – Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

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