2002–03 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball season

The 2002–03 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball season marked the 27th season of Atlantic 10 Conference basketball.

Atlantic 10 Preseason Poll
First-place votes in parentheses

Preseason All-A10 Team
First Team

Second Team

Third Team

Atlantic 10 Tournament
All the games were held at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio.

NCAA tournament

 * Dayton Wildcats (0-1): Eliminated by Tulsa in the first round
 * Xavier Musketeers (1-1): Eliminated by Maryland in the second round
 * Saint Joseph's Hawks (0-1): Eliminated by Auburn in the first round

National Invitation Tournament

 * Rhode Island Rams (1-1): Eliminated by Temple in the second round
 * Richmond Spiders (0-1): Eliminated by Providence in the opening round
 * Temple Owls (3-1): Eliminated by Minnesota in the quarterfinals