2001–02 Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team

The 2001–02 Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team represented Illinois State University during the 2001–02 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Redbirds, led by third year head coach Tom Richardson, played their home games at Redbird Arena and competed as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.

2001–02 Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball
ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
Record17–14 (12–6 MVC)
Head coach
  • Tom Richardson (3rd season)
Assistant coaches
  • Doug Novsek
  • Chad Altadonna
  • Anthony Beane
Home arenaRedbird Arena
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

They finished the season 17–14, 12–6 in conference play to finish in third place. They were the number three seed for the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. They were victorious over Drake University in their quarterfinal game but were defeated by Creighton University in their semifinal game.

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