The 2002–03 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 2002, followed by the start of the 2002–03 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November.
Conference play began in January 2003 and concluded in March 2003.
Central Michigan won the regular season title with a conference record of 14–4 by two games over second-place Kent State.
[2][3] The preseason poll was announced by the league office on October 24, 2002.
[4] (First place votes in parentheses) [5] [6][7] [6][8] 2002–03 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season