1982–83 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
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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.
Basketball season
| 1982–83 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | Virginia |
| NCAA Tournament | 1983 |
| Tournament dates | March 17 – April 4, 1983 |
| National Championship | The Pit Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| NCAA Champions | NC State |
| Other champions | Fresno State (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Ralph Sampson, Virginia |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Akeem Olajuwon, Houston |
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