1982–83 NCAA Division I men's basketball season


The 1982–83 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1982 and ended with the Final Four in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 4, 1983. The NC State Wolfpack won their second NCAA national championship with a 54–52 victory over the heavily-favored #1 ranked Houston Cougars.

Season headlines

Major rule changes

Beginning in 1982–83, the following rules changes were implemented:

Pre-season polls

The top 20 from the AP and UPI Polls during the pre-season.

Regular season

Conference winners and tournaments

Statistical leaders

Conference standings

Postseason tournaments

NCAA Tournament

Final Four - [The [Pit (arena)|The Pit]], [Albuquerque, New Mexico]

National Invitation Tournament

NIT Semifinals and Final

Award winners

Consensus All-American teams

Major player of the year awards