2001–02 Murray State Racers men's basketball team

The 2001–02 Murray State Racers men's basketball team represented Murray State University during the 2001–02 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Racers, led by fourth-year head coach Tevester Anderson, played their home games at the Regional Special Events Center in Murray, Kentucky, as members of the Ohio Valley Conference. They finished the season 19–13, 10–6 in OVC play to end the regular season in third place. They defeated Tennessee Tech to win the OVC tournament to advance to the NCAA tournament. As No. 14 seed in the East region, the Racers were beaten by No. 3 seed Georgia, 85–68, in the opening round.

2001–02 Murray State Racers men's basketball
NCAA tournament, first round
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
Record19–13 (10–6 OVC)
Head coach
  • Tevester Anderson (4th season)
Home arenaRegional Special Events Center
2001–02 Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Tennessee Tech151 .938277  .794
Morehead State115 .6881811  .621
Murray State106 .6251913  .594
Austin Peay88 .5001418  .438
UT Martin79 .4381514  .517
Eastern Illinois79 .4381516  .484
Tennessee State79 .4381117  .393
Southeast Missouri State412 .250622  .214
Eastern Kentucky313 .188720  .259
2002 OVC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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