1982–83 NCAA Division I men's basketball season

1982–83 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
Preseason AP No. 1Virginia Cavaliers
NCAA Tournament1983
Tournament datesMarch 17 – April 4, 1983
National ChampionshipThe Pit
Albuquerque, New Mexico
NCAA ChampionsNC State Wolfpack
Other championsFresno State Bulldogs (NIT)
Player of the Year
(Naismith, Wooden)		Ralph Sampson, Virginia Cavaliers
Player of the Year
(Helms)		Akeem Olajuwon, Houston Cougars

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 No. 1-ranked and heavily favored Houston Cougars.

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