2001–02 Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team

The 2001–02 Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team represented Creighton University during the 2001–02 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Bluejays, led by head coach Dana Altman, played their home games at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. The Jays finished with a 23-9 record, and tied for the Missouri Valley Conference regular season championship with Southern Illinois. Creighton won the conference tournament to earn a bid to the 2002 NCAA tournament. The team featured Missouri Valley Player of the Year Kyle Korver.

2001–02 Creighton Bluejays men's basketball
MVC regular season co-champions
MVC tournament champions
NCAA Tournament, second round
ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
Record23–9 (14–4 MVC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Greg Grensing (8th year)
  • Len Gordy (8th year)
  • Darian DeVries (4th year)
Home arenaOmaha Civic Auditorium
2001–02 Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Southern Illinois144 .778288  .778
Creighton144 .778239  .719
Illinois State126 .6671714  .548
Southwest Missouri State117 .6111715  .531
Wichita State99 .5001515  .500
Drake99 .5001415  .483
Northern Iowa810 .4441415  .483
Bradley513 .278920  .310
Indiana State414 .222622  .214
Evansville414 .222721  .250
2002 MVC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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