2001–02 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team

The 2001–02 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team represented Xavier University from Cincinnati, Ohio in the 2001–02 season. Led by head coach Thad Matta, the Musketeers finished 22–5 (14–2 A10) in the regular season, and won the Atlantic 10 tournament. In the NCAA tournament, the Musketeers defeated Hawaii in the first round before losing to eventual Final Four participant Oklahoma.

2001–02 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball
Atlantic 10 Regular Season Champions
Atlantic 10 tournament champions
NCAA tournament, second round
ConferenceAtlantic 10 Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 24
APNo. 22
Record26–6 (14–2 A10)
Head coach
  • Thad Matta (1st season)
Home arenaCintas Center
2001–02 Atlantic 10 men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
East
Saint Joseph's124 .7501912  .613
Temple124 .7501915  .559
St. Bonaventure88 .5001713  .567
UMass610 .3751316  .448
Fordham412 .250820  .286
Rhode Island412 .250820  .286
West
No. 22 Xavier142 .875266  .813
Richmond115 .6882214  .611
Dayton106 .6252111  .656
La Salle610 .3751517  .469
George Washington511 .3131216  .429
Duquesne412 .250919  .321
2002 Atlantic 10 Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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