The 2002–03 Mississippi State basketball team represented

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as a member of the

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during the 2002–03

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season. Under fifth-year head coach

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, the team played their home games at

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. Mississippi State won the SEC West Division regular season title. The Bulldogs reached the championship game of the SEC tournament, losing to Kentucky. The team received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as No. 5 seed in the East region. The Bulldogs were upset by No. 12 seed

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in the opening round, 47–46. Mississippi State finished the season with a record of 21–10 (9–7 SEC).

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball seasons

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