The 2002–03 Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team represented 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 Ap ...

. The team was led by fifth-year head coach

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, and played their home games at University Hall in

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as members of the

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Last season

The

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had a record of 17–12, with a conference record of 7–9. They competed in the first round of the

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, where they lost at home in the first round to

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Roster

Schedule

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References

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2003 in sports in Virginia