The 2000–01 Ohio Bobcats men's basketball team represented Ohio University in the college basketball season of 2000–01.

The team was coached by Larry Hunter in his 12th and final season at Ohio and played their home games at the Convocation Center.

[1] Hunter was terminated after the season for a lack of postseason success.

[2][3] The preseason poll was announced by the league office on October 4, 2000.

Ohio was picked fifth in the MAC East.