The 2001–02 Murray State Racers men's basketball team represented Murray State University during the 2001–02 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.
The Racers, led by fourth-year head coach Tevester Anderson, played their home games at the Regional Special Events Center in Murray, Kentucky, as members of the Ohio Valley Conference.
They defeated Tennessee Tech to win the OVC tournament to advance to the NCAA tournament.
14 seed in the East region, the Racers were beaten by No.
3 seed Georgia, 85–68,[2] in the opening round.