The 2001–02 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Butler University in the 2001–02 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

The Bulldogs played their home games at Hinkle Fieldhouse as members of the Horizon League.

Butler finished first in the Horizon League season standings but lost in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament.

The Bulldogs received an invitation to the 2002 National Invitation Tournament where they defeated Bowling Green in the first round before falling to Syracuse in the second round.

Butler finished the season with a record of 26–6 (12–4 Horizon).