The 2002–03 Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team represented the

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as members of the

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during the

2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The 2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 10, 2002, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 2003 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on April ...

. The team was led by fourth-year head coach

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and played their home games at

Carver–Hawkeye Arena The Carver–Hawkeye Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Iowa City, Iowa. Opened in 1983, it is the home court for The University of Iowa Hawkeyes men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the university's wrestling, and gymnas ...

. They finished the season 17–14 overall and 7–9 in Big Ten play.

Roster

Schedule/Results

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National Invitation Tournament The National Invitational Tournament (NIT) is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Played at regional sites and traditionally at Madison Square Garden (Final Four) in New York City ...

Rankings

References

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