2002–03 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season

The 2002–03 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 2002, followed by the start of the 2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2003 and concluded in March 2003. Central Michigan won the regular season title with a conference record of 14–4 by two games over second-place Kent State. Central Michigan defeated Kent State in the MAC tournament final and represented the MAC in the NCAA tournament. There they defeated Creighton in the first round before losing to Duke.

Preseason awards

The preseason poll was announced by the league office on October 24, 2002.

Preseason men's basketball poll

(First place votes in parentheses)

East Division

Ohio (22) 199

(5) 166

(7) 155

(1) 94

(1) 89

58

West Division

(33) 249

191

(3) 155

126

117

Central Michigan 113

Eastern Michigan 50

Honors

Postseason

Mid–American Tournament

NCAA tournament

Postseason awards

Coach of the Year: Jay Smith, Central Michigan

Player of the Year: Chris Kaman, Central Michigan

Freshman of the Year: Sammy Villegas, Toledo

Defensive Player of the Year: Chris Kaman, Central Michigan

Sixth Man of the Year: Whitney Robinson, Central Michigan

Honors

See also

2002–03 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season

References