1981–82 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
Encyclopedia
The 1981–82 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 27, 1981, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1982 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
Championship Game on March 29, 1982 at the Louisiana Superdome
in New Orleans, Louisiana
. The North Carolina Tar Heels
won their second NCAA national championship with a 63–62 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas
.
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Big East Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Villanova
11
3
.786
24
8
.750
Georgetown
10
4
.714
30
7
.811
St. John's
9
5
.643
21
9
.700
Boston College
8
6
.571
22
10
.688
Connecticut
7
7
.500
17
11
.607
Syracuse
7
7
.500
16
13
.552
Seton Hall
2
12
.143
11
16
.407
Providence
2
12
.143
10
17
.370
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Big Eight Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Missouri
12
2
.857
27
4
.871
Kansas State
10
4
.714
23
8
.742
Oklahoma
8
6
.571
22
11
.667
Nebraska
7
7
.500
16
12
.571
Oklahoma State
7
7
.500
15
12
.556
Iowa State
5
9
.357
10
17
.370
Kansas
4
10
.286
13
14
.481
Colorado
3
11
.214
11
16
.407
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Big Sky Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Idaho
13
1
.929
27
3
.900
Montana
10
4
.714
17
10
.630
Nevada-Reno
9
5
.643
19
9
.679
Weber State
6
8
.429
15
13
.536
Boise State
6
8
.429
12
14
.462
Idaho State
5
9
.357
14
12
.538
Montana State
5
9
.357
11
18
.379
Northern Arizona
2
12
.143
6
20
.231
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Big Ten Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Minnesota
14
4
.778
23
6
.793
Iowa
12
6
.667
21
8
.724
Ohio State
12
6
.667
21
10
.677
Indiana
12
6
.667
19
10
.655
Purdue
11
7
.611
18
14
.563
Illinois
10
8
.556
18
11
.621
Michigan State
7
11
.389
11
17
.393
Michigan
7
11
.389
7
20
.259
Northwestern
5
13
.278
8
19
.296
Wisconsin
3
15
.167
6
21
.222
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East Coast Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
East
Temple
11
0
1.000
19
8
.704
Saint Joseph's
10
1
.909
25
5
.833
American
8
3
.727
21
9
.700
Drexel
7
4
.636
19
11
.633
La Salle
7
4
.636
16
13
.552
Hofstra
4
7
.364
12
16
.429
West
West Chester
8
8
.500
13
14
.481
Lafayette
7
9
.438
12
15
.444
Rider
7
9
.438
11
16
.407
Delaware
6
10
.375
9
17
.346
Lehigh
3
13
.188
9
17
.346
Bucknell
3
13
.188
7
20
.259
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ECAC Metro Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
North
Fairleigh Dickinson
12
3
.800
16
11
.593
Long Island
11
4
.733
20
10
.667
Siena
8
7
.533
15
13
.536
St. Francis (NY)
8
7
.533
10
17
.370
Marist
6
9
.400
12
14
.462
Wagner
1
14
.067
4
22
.154
South
Robert Morris
9
5
.643
17
13
.567
Baltimore
8
6
.571
15
13
.536
Loyola (MD)
7
7
.500
11
16
.407
Towson State
7
7
.500
10
17
.370
Saint Francis (PA)
3
11
.214
6
20
.231
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ECAC North Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Northeastern
8
1
.889
23
7
.767
Canisius
7
2
.778
19
8
.704
Niagara
7
2
.778
19
10
.655
Boston University
6
2
.750
19
9
.679
Holy Cross
4
4
.500
16
11
.593
Maine
3
7
.300
7
19
.269
Vermont
2
8
.200
10
16
.385
Colgate
2
8
.200
8
17
.320
New Hampshire
2
9
.182
9
18
.333
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ECAC South Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
James Madison
10
1
.909
24
6
.800
Richmond
6
4
.600
18
11
.621
Old Dominion
5
4
.556
18
12
.600
William & Mary
6
5
.545
16
12
.556
Navy
2
4
.333
12
14
.462
George Mason
2
6
.250
13
14
.481
East Carolina
2
8
.200
10
17
.370
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Eastern Athletic Association
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
West Virginia
13
1
.929
27
4
.871
Rutgers
9
5
.643
20
10
.667
Pittsburgh
8
6
.571
20
10
.667
St. Bonaventure
7
7
.500
14
14
.500
George Washington
7
7
.500
13
14
.481
Duquesne
5
9
.357
11
16
.407
Rhode Island
4
10
.286
10
17
.370
Massachusetts
3
11
.214
7
20
.259
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Ivy League
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Penn
12
2
.857
17
10
.630
Columbia
9
5
.643
16
10
.615
Princeton
9
5
.643
13
13
.500
Yale
7
7
.500
13
13
.500
Cornell
7
7
.500
10
16
.385
Harvard
6
8
.429
11
15
.423
Brown
5
9
.357
5
21
.192
Dartmouth
1
13
.071
7
19
.269
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Metro Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Memphis State
10
2
.833
24
5
.828
Louisville
8
4
.667
23
10
.697
Tulane
8
4
.667
19
9
.679
Virginia Tech
7
5
.583
20
11
.645
Cincinnati
4
8
.333
15
12
.556
Florida State
4
8
.333
11
17
.393
Saint Louis
1
11
.083
6
21
.222
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Metro Atlantic Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Saint Peter's
9
1
.900
20
9
.828
Fordham
8
2
.800
18
11
.621
Iona
7
3
.700
24
9
.727
Manhattan
3
7
.300
11
16
.407
Fairfield
3
7
.300
11
18
.379
Army
0
10
.000
6
21
.222
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Mid-American Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Ball State
12
4
.750
17
11
.607
Bowling Green
10
6
.625
18
11
.621
Northern Illinois
9
7
.563
16
14
.533
Eastern Michigan
8
8
.500
15
12
.556
Western Michigan
8
8
.500
15
14
.517
Ohio
8
8
.500
13
14
.481
Miami (OH)
8
8
.500
11
16
.407
Toledo
7
9
.438
15
11
.577
Kent State
6
10
.375
10
16
.385
Central Michigan
4
12
.250
10
16
.385
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Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
North Carolina A&T
10
2
.833
19
9
.679
Howard
9
3
.750
17
11
.607
South Carolina State
7
5
.583
10
15
.400
Florida A&M
5
7
.417
10
17
.370
Delaware State
4
8
.333
13
13
.500
Bethune-Cookman
4
8
.333
10
18
.357
Maryland-Eastern Shore
3
9
.250
6
20
.231
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Midwestern City Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Evansville
10
2
.833
23
6
.793
Oral Roberts
8
4
.667
18
12
.600
Loyola-Chicago
8
4
.667
17
12
.586
Oklahoma City
6
6
.500
14
14
.500
Detroit
6
6
.500
10
17
.370
Butler
3
9
.250
7
20
.259
Xavier
1
11
.083
8
20
.286
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Missouri Valley Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Bradley
13
3
.813
26
10
.722
Tulsa
12
4
.750
24
6
.800
Wichita State
12
4
.750
23
6
.793
New Mexico State
10
6
.625
17
11
.607
Illinois State
9
7
.563
17
12
.586
Drake
7
9
.438
12
15
.444
Southern Illinois
7
9
.438
11
16
.407
Creighton
4
12
.250
7
20
.259
West Texas State
3
13
.188
11
15
.423
Indiana State
2
14
.125
9
18
.333
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Ohio Valley Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Murray State
13
3
.813
20
8
.714
Western Kentucky
13
3
.813
19
10
.655
Middle Tennessee State
12
4
.750
22
8
.733
Morehead State
11
5
.688
17
10
.630
Tennessee Tech
8
8
.500
12
14
.462
Youngstown State
5
11
.313
8
18
.308
Austin Peay
4
12
.250
6
20
.231
Akron
3
13
.188
7
19
.269
Eastern Kentucky
3
13
.188
5
21
.192
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Pacific Coast Athletic Association
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Fresno State
13
1
.929
27
3
.900
UC Irvine
10
4
.714
23
7
.767
Cal State Fullerton
9
5
.643
18
14
.563
San Jose State
7
7
.500
13
13
.500
Long Beach State
7
7
.500
12
16
.429
UC Santa Barbara
5
9
.357
10
16
.385
Pacific
3
11
.214
7
20
.259
Utah State
2
12
.143
4
23
.148
UNLV
-
-
-
20
10
.667
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Pacific 10 Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Oregon State
16
2
.889
25
5
.833
UCLA
14
4
.778
21
6
.778
Southern California
13
5
.722
19
9
.679
Washington
11
7
.611
19
10
.655
Washington State
10
8
.556
16
14
.533
California
8
10
.444
14
13
.519
Arizona State
8
10
.444
13
14
.481
Arizona
4
14
.222
9
18
.333
Oregon
4
14
.222
9
18
.333
Stanford
2
16
.111
7
20
.259
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Southeastern Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Kentucky
13
5
.722
22
8
.733
Tennessee
13
5
.722
20
10
.667
Alabama
12
6
.667
24
7
.774
Mississippi
11
7
.611
18
12
.600
LSU
11
7
.611
14
14
.500
Georgia
10
8
.556
19
12
.613
Vanderbilt
7
11
.389
15
13
.536
Auburn
7
11
.389
14
14
.500
Mississippi State
4
14
.222
8
19
.296
Florida
2
16
.111
5
22
.185
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Southern Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Tennessee-Chattanooga
15
1
.938
27
4
.871
Western Carolina
11
5
.688
19
8
.704
Davidson
9
7
.563
14
15
.483
Marshall
8
8
.500
16
11
.593
East Tennessee State
8
8
.500
13
15
.464
The Citadel
7
9
.438
14
14
.500
Furman
7
9
.438
11
16
.407
Appalachian State
6
10
.375
11
15
.423
VMI
1
15
.063
1
25
.038
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Southland Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Southwest Louisiana
8
2
.800
24
8
.750
Lamar
7
3
.700
22
7
.759
Texas-Arlington
6
4
.600
16
12
.571
McNeese State
4
6
.400
14
15
.483
Arkansas State
3
7
.300
15
11
.577
Louisiana Tech
2
8
.200
11
16
.407
North Texas State
-
-
-
15
12
.556
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Southwest Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Arkansas
12
4
.750
23
6
.793
Houston
11
5
.688
25
8
.758
Texas A&M
10
6
.625
20
11
.645
Baylor
9
7
.563
17
11
.607
Texas Christian
9
7
.563
16
13
.552
Texas Tech
8
8
.500
17
11
.607
Texas
6
10
.375
16
11
.593
Rice
6
10
.375
15
15
.500
SMU
1
15
.063
6
21
.222
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Southwestern Athletic Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Alcorn State
10
2
.833
22
8
.733
Jackson State
10
2
.833
19
9
.679
Texas Southern
8
4
.667
21
8
.724
Grambling
8
4
.667
12
17
.414
Mississippi Valley State
4
8
.333
6
20
.231
Southern
3
9
.250
7
18
.280
Prairie View A&M
1
11
.083
2
23
.080
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Sun Belt Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
UAB
9
1
.900
25
6
.806
VCU
7
3
.700
17
11
.607
Jacksonville
5
5
.500
14
13
.519
South Florida
4
6
.400
17
11
.607
UNC Charlotte
3
7
.300
15
12
.556
South Alabama
2
8
.200
12
16
.429
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Trans America Athletic Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Arkansas-Little Rock
12
4
.750
19
8
.704
Northwestern State
10
6
.625
19
9
.679
Northeast Louisiana
9
7
.563
19
11
.633
Centenary
9
7
.563
17
12
.586
Mercer
8
8
.500
16
11
.593
Georgia Southern
8
8
.500
14
13
.519
Houston Baptist
8
8
.500
13
14
.481
Samford
6
10
.375
11
15
.423
Hardin-Simmons
2
14
.125
6
20
.231
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West Coast Athletic Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Pepperdine
14
0
1.000
22
7
.759
San Francisco
11
3
.786
25
6
.806
Portland
9
5
.643
17
10
.630
Santa Clara
7
7
.500
16
11
.593
Gonzaga
7
7
.500
15
12
.556
San Diego
4
10
.286
11
15
.423
Saint Mary's
3
11
.214
11
16
.407
Loyola-Marymount
1
13
.071
3
24
.111
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Western Athletic Conference
| Conf | Overall
Team W L Pct W L Pct
Wyoming
14
2
.875
23
7
.767
UTEP
11
5
.688
20
8
.714
San Diego State
11
5
.688
20
9
.690
Hawaii
9
7
.563
17
10
.630
BYU
9
7
.563
17
13
.567
New Mexico
7
9
.438
14
14
.500
Utah
6
10
.375
11
17
.393
Air Force
3
13
.188
8
19
.296
Colorado State
2
14
.125
8
19
.296
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Division I Independents
Team W L Pct
DePaul
26
2
.929
Marquette
23
9
.719
Dayton
21
9
.700
New Orleans
18
8
.692
Cleveland State
17
10
.630
Southeastern Louisiana
16
11
.593
Southern Mississippi
15
11
.577
Penn State
15
12
.556
Tennessee State
13
12
.520
Eastern Illinois
14
13
.519
Illinois-Chicago
14
13
.519
Western Illinois
14
13
.519
Wisconsin-Green Bay
14
13
.519
Charleston Southern
13
13
.500
South Carolina
14
15
.483
UNC Wilmington
13
14
.481
Northern Iowa
12
15
.444
Stetson
12
15
.444
Campbell
11
16
.407
East Carolina
10
17
.370
Notre Dame
10
17
.370
US International
9
18
.333
Valparaiso
9
18
.333
Texas-San Antonio
8
19
.296
Nicholls State
6
20
.231
Texas-Pan American
5
20
.200
Utica
4
22
.154
Georgia State
4
23
.148
hit the game-winning shot as Dean Smith
won his first national championship after many near-misses over his career, defeating the Georgetown Hoyas
63–62 at the Louisiana Superdome
in New Orleans. Fred Brown's errant pass to James Worthy
in the closing seconds sealed the game, which featured star freshmen Jordan and the Hoyas' Patrick Ewing
. Worthy was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player
.
Final Four – Louisiana Superdome
, led by coach Dick Versace
, defeated the Purdue Boilermakers
67–58 to win their fourth National Invitation Tournament
, tying them with St. John's
for the most NIT championships (St. John's has since won two additional titles). Bradley's Mitchell Anderson
was named NIT Most Valuable Player.
in New York City
1982 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1982 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 48 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 11, 1982, and ended with the championship game on March 29 in New Orleans, Louisiana...
Championship Game on March 29, 1982 at the Louisiana Superdome
Louisiana Superdome
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA...
in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. The North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels are the athletic teams for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The name Tar Heel is a nickname used to refer to individuals from the state of North Carolina, the Tar Heel State...
won their second NCAA national championship with a 63–62 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas
Georgetown Hoyas
Georgetown's nickname is The Hoyas, but its mascot is "Jack the Bulldog." Various breeds of dogs have been used by the sports teams as mascots since the early 1900s. Several notable bull terriers like Sergeant Stubby and "Hoya" were used at football games in the 1920s, as was a Great Dane in the...
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Season headlines
- Dean SmithDean SmithDean Edwards Smith is a retired American head coach of men's college basketball. Originally from Emporia, Kansas, Smith has been called a “coaching legend” by the Basketball Hall of Fame. Smith is best known for his successful 36-year coaching tenure at the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
won his first national championship as his North Carolina Tar Heels1981–82 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball teamThe 1981–82 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented University of North Carolina. The Head Coach was Dean Smith. The team played its home games in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and was a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
defeated the Georgetown Hoyas1981–82 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball teamThe 1981–82 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University. The Head Coach was John Thompson. The team was a member of the Big East Conference.-NCAA basketball tournament:*East**Georgetown 51, Wyoming 43...
63–62 in New Orleans, LouisianaLouisianaLouisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. It was Smith's first win after three losses in the championship game – including losing the previous year to Indiana. - John ThompsonJohn Thompson (basketball)John R. Thompson, Jr. is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator...
became the first African-American head coach to lead his team to the Final Four. - CincinnatiCincinnati Bearcats men's basketballThe Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. They currently compete in the Big East Conference and are coached by Mick Cronin. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in...
defeated BradleyBradley Braves men's basketballThe Bradley Braves men's basketball team represents Bradley University, located in Peoria, Illinois, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2006, reaching the...
75–73 in seven overtimes – the longest game in NCAA Division I history. - Following the season, the University of San FranciscoUniversity of San FranciscoThe University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
dropped its basketball program following a scandal involving All-American guard Quintin DaileyQuintin DaileyQuintin "Q" Dailey was an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard who played collegiately at the University of San Francisco, he later went on to a career in the NBA, playing for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and Seattle SuperSonics over the course of his 10-year tenure in...
. In the process of pleading guilty to assault of a USF coed, Dailey revealed that he had been paid $1000 per month by a Dons booster for a job he never showed up for. This, combined with other blemishes to the program, caused university president John Lo Shiavo to shut down the program. USF would reinstate its basketball program in 1985. - Texas Southern'sTexas Southern UniversityTexas Southern University is a historically black university located in Houston, Texas, United States....
Harry KellyHarry Kelly (basketball)Harry "Machine Gun" Kelly is a former American college basketball player.Kelly played basketball for the Texas Southern Tigers from 1979 to 1983...
led the nation is scoring and had the highest single-game output with 51 points against Texas CollegeTexas CollegeTexas College is a historically black four-year college located in Tyler, Texas that is affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund...
. - Eastern IllinoisEastern Illinois PanthersThe Eastern Illinois Panthers are the men's and women's athletic teams representing Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL. Eastern Illinois University's colors are blue and gray. Eastern Illinois sports teams, except for men's soccer and swimming teams, participate in NCAA Division I in...
, Illinois–ChicagoUIC FlamesThe UIC Flames are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Illinois at Chicago. They are called the Flames as a reference to the Great Chicago Fire, and their team colors are navy blue and fire engine red. Approximately 300 student athletes compete in 18 varsity sports...
, Loyola (MD)Loyola Greyhounds men's basketballLoyola College in Maryland, located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, competes in NCAA Division I basketball. They received a bid to the NCAA Tournament in 1994 under Skip Prosser...
, MaristMarist Red FoxesMarist College plays NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the MAAC. Other schools in this conference include Siena College, Iona College, Niagara University, Manhattan College, Fairfield University, Loyola College in Maryland, Canisius College, Rider University, and Saint Peter's...
, Maryland–Eastern ShoreUniversity of Maryland Eastern ShoreUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore located on 776 acres in Princess Anne, Maryland, United States, is part of the University System of Maryland...
, Texas–San AntonioUTSA Roadrunners men's basketballThe UTSA Roadrunners men's basketball team represents the University of Texas at San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Originally competing as an NCAA independent in 1981, the Roadrunners joined the Atlantic Sun Conference in 1986, and eventually joined the Southland Conference in 1992, where it is a...
, U.S. InternationalAlliant International UniversityAlliant International University is a private, non-profit higher education institution based in San Diego, California. It offers programs in six California cities and four locations outside the United States...
, UticaUtica CollegeUtica College is a private university located in Utica, New York. The history of the college dates back to the 1930s when Syracuse University began offering extension courses in the Utica area. Syracuse University established Utica College as a four-year institution in 1946, and in 1995, UC ...
, Western IllinoisWestern Illinois Leathernecks basketballThe Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball team represents Western Illinois University of Macomb, Illinois, in NCAA Division I men's college basketball competition....
, Wisconsin–Green Bay and Youngstown StateYoungstown State PenguinsYoungstown State University is in NCAA Division I. Nicknamed the Penguins, they play in the Horizon League and Missouri Valley Football Conference, and compete in the following sports:*Baseball *Basketball *Cross Country...
began Division I play. - The national third-place game was abolished from the NCAA TournamentNCAA Men's Division I Basketball ChampionshipThe NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
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Major rule changes
Beginning in 1981–1982, the following rules changes were implemented:- The jump ballJump ballA jump ball is a method used to begin or resume play in basketball. It is similar to a face-off in ice hockey or ball-up in Australian rules football...
was only used at the beginning of the game and at the start of each overtime. An alternating arrow was used to indicate possession in jump-ball situations during the game. - All foulsFoul (basketball)In basketball, a foul is an infraction of the rules concerning illegal personal contact with an opponent and/or unsportsmanlike behavior. A personal foul is the most common type of foul in basketball. Due to the nature of the game, personal fouls occur on occasion and are not always regarded as...
charged to bench personnel were assessed to the head coach.
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Conference winners and tournaments
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| Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Coast Conference The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities... |
North Carolina & Virginia 1981-82 Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team The 1981–82 Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team represented University of Virginia and was a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.-Awards and honors:* Ralph Sampson, Adolph Rupp Trophy* Ralph Sampson, Naismith College Player of the Year... |
Ralph Sampson Ralph Sampson Ralph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No... , Virginia Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... |
1982 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament 1982 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament The 1982 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament was held in Greensboro, North Carolina at the Greensboro Coliseum from March 5–7. North Carolina defeated Virginia 47-45 to win the Championship. James Worthy was named the tournament MVP. Beginning with this tournament the... |
Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro Coliseum The Greensboro Coliseum Complex is an entertainment complex located in College Hill neighborhood of Greensboro, North Carolina. Opening in 1959, the arena was one of the largest venues in the South, with a seating capacity of over 7,000... (Greensboro, North Carolina Greensboro, North Carolina Greensboro is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the third-largest city by population in North Carolina and the largest city in Guilford County and the surrounding Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. According to the 2010 U.S... ) |
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| Big East Conference Big East Conference The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports... |
Villanova Villanova Wildcats men's basketball This is the article about the men's basketball team from Villanova University. The team has competed since the 1920–21 season. Nicknamed the "Wildcats", Villanova is a member of the Big East Conference and the Philadelphia Big Five. The Villanova Wildcats have appeared in the NCAA... |
Dan Callandrillo Dan Callandrillo Dan Callandrillo is a former professional basketball player who for the Rochester Zeniths in the American Continental Basketball Association in 1983 and the Solent Stars of the British Basketball League in 1985... , Seton Hall |
1982 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament 1982 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament The 1982 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament took place at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, CT. It is a single-elimination tournament with three rounds. Villanova had the best regular season conference record and received the #1 seed... |
Hartford Civic Center (Hartford, Connecticut Hartford, Connecticut Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making... ) |
Georgetown 1981–82 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team The 1981–82 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University. The Head Coach was John Thompson. The team was a member of the Big East Conference.-NCAA basketball tournament:*East**Georgetown 51, Wyoming 43... |
| Big Eight Conference Big Eight Conference The Big Eight Conference, a former NCAA-affiliated Division I-A college athletic association that sponsored football, was formed in January 1907 as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association by its charter member schools: the University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University... |
Missouri Missouri Tigers men's basketball The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Missouri in the Big 12 Conference. The Tigers are located in Columbia, Missouri. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2011. The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team plays its home games at... |
Ricky Frazier Ricky Frazier Ricky Frazier is a drafted American professional basketball player who was cut before ever playing. He was drafted by the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls in 1982. After transferring from St. Louis University in 1980, he played on three Big Eight Conference championship and NCAA... , Missouri Missouri Tigers men's basketball The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Missouri in the Big 12 Conference. The Tigers are located in Columbia, Missouri. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2011. The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team plays its home games at... |
1982 Big Eight Men's Basketball Tournament | Kemper Arena Kemper Arena Kemper Arena is a 19,500 seat indoor arena, in Kansas City, Missouri.It is named for R. Crosby Kemper Sr., a member of the powerful Kemper financial clan and who donated $3.2 million, from his estate for the arena... (Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties... ) (Semifinals and Finals) |
Missouri Missouri Tigers men's basketball The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Missouri in the Big 12 Conference. The Tigers are located in Columbia, Missouri. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2011. The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team plays its home games at... |
| Big Sky Conference Big Sky Conference The Big Sky Conference is an intercollegiate college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. The BSC was founded in 1963. Member institutions are located in the western United States in the states of Arizona,... |
Idaho Idaho Vandals The Idaho Vandals are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Idaho. They participate in NCAA Division I - FBS in the Western Athletic Conference .... |
Ken Owens, Idaho Idaho Vandals The Idaho Vandals are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Idaho. They participate in NCAA Division I - FBS in the Western Athletic Conference .... |
1982 Big Sky Men's Basketball Tournament | Kibbie Dome Kibbie Dome The William H. Kibbie-ASUI Activity Center is a multi-purpose indoor athletic stadium in Moscow, Idaho, on the campus of the University of Idaho... (Moscow, Idaho Moscow, Idaho Moscow is a city in northern Idaho, situated along the Washington/Idaho border. It is the most populous city and county seat of Latah County and the home of the University of Idaho, the land grant institution and primary research university for the state... ) |
Idaho Idaho Vandals The Idaho Vandals are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Idaho. They participate in NCAA Division I - FBS in the Western Athletic Conference .... |
| Big Ten Conference Big Ten Conference The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east... |
Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball The Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team represents the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have played in the Big Ten since the conference began sponsoring basketball in 1905... |
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| East Coast Conference East Coast Conference (Division I) The East Coast Conference was an NCAA Division I college athletic conference. It was founded as the university division of the Middle Atlantic Conference in 1958. The MAC consisted of over 30 teams at this time, making it impossible to organize a full conference schedule in sports like football,... |
Temple Temple Owls men's basketball The Temple Owls men's basketball team represents Temple University in the Atlantic 10 Conference at the Division I level. The program is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The head men's basketball coach is Fran Dunphy.-History:... (East) West Chester West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, about miles west of Philadelphia. It is one of the 14 state universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education . West Chester was ranked 69th in the Master's Universities ... (West) |
Granger Hall Granger Hall Granger Errol Hall is a retired American basketball player. A standout player at Temple University, Hall played in Spain's Liga ACB for 13 years for a variety of clubs and retired as that league's all-time leading rebounder.... , Temple Temple Owls men's basketball The Temple Owls men's basketball team represents Temple University in the Atlantic 10 Conference at the Division I level. The program is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The head men's basketball coach is Fran Dunphy.-History:... & Mark Nickens, American American Eagles men's basketball The American Eagles men's basketball team represents American University in Washington, D.C. in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Bender Arena.-2008 season:... |
1982 East Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament | The Palestra Palestra The Palestra, also known as the Cathedral of College Basketball, is a historic arena and the home gym of the University of Pennsylvania Quakers men's and women's basketball teams, volleyball teams, wrestling team, and Philadelphia Big 5 basketball. Located at 215 South 33rd St... (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,... ) |
St. Joseph's Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball The Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through... |
| Eastern Athletic Association | West Virginia West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball The West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. It is a member of the Big East Conference. West Virginia most recently reached the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, led by... |
Greg Jones, West Virginia West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball The West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. It is a member of the Big East Conference. West Virginia most recently reached the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, led by... |
1982 Eastern Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament | Civic Arena Mellon Arena Civic Arena is an indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that is currently undergoing demolition. It was the first retractable roof major sports venue in the world, covering 170,000 sq. feet and constructed with just shy of 3,000 tons of Pittsburgh steel... (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States... ) |
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt men's basketball team competes in the Big East Conference and plays their home games in... |
| ECAC North America East Conference The America East Conference is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located mainly in the northeastern United States. The conference was known as the ECAC North from 1979 to 1988 and the North Atlantic Conference from the fall semester of 1988 to the end of the spring... |
Northeastern Northeastern Huskies The Northeastern University Huskies are the athletic teams representing Northeastern University. They compete in thirteen varsity team sports: men's and women's hockey ; men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's field hockey and volleyball, swimming, and men's and women's soccer , and... |
Perry Moss Perry Moss (basketball) Perry Moss is a former NBA basketball player. Moss played basketball at Northeastern University where he averaged 15.2 points per game and 3.7 rebounds per game in four seasons there. In his senior season, Moss was named the America East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year... , Northeastern Northeastern Huskies The Northeastern University Huskies are the athletic teams representing Northeastern University. They compete in thirteen varsity team sports: men's and women's hockey ; men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's field hockey and volleyball, swimming, and men's and women's soccer , and... |
1982 ECAC North Men's Basketball Tournament 1982 America East Men's Basketball Tournament The 1982 America East Men's Basketball Tournament was hosted by the higher seeds in head-to-head matchups. Colgate, Maine and Vermont did not qualify for the 1982 tournament. The final was held at Matthews Arena on the campus of the Northeastern University... |
Matthews Arena Matthews Arena Matthews Arena, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is a basketball and ice hockey arena. Renovated several times, it is the oldest indoor ice hockey arena still being used for hockey and is the oldest multi-purpose athletic building still in use, in the world. It opened in 1910 on what is now the... (Boston, Massachusetts) |
Northeastern Northeastern Huskies The Northeastern University Huskies are the athletic teams representing Northeastern University. They compete in thirteen varsity team sports: men's and women's hockey ; men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's field hockey and volleyball, swimming, and men's and women's soccer , and... |
| Ivy League Ivy League The Ivy League is an athletic conference comprising eight private institutions of higher education in the Northeastern United States. The conference name is also commonly used to refer to those eight schools as a group... |
Penn | Paul Little, Penn & Craig Robinson Craig Robinson (basketball coach) Craig Malcolm Robinson is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Oregon State University. He was previously the head coach at Brown University. He was a star forward as a player at Princeton University in the early 1980s and a bond trader during the... , Princeton Princeton Tigers The Princeton Tigers are the athletic teams of Princeton University. The school sponsors 31 varsity sports. The school has won several NCAA national championships, including one in men's fencing, six in men's lacrosse, three in women's lacrosse, and eight in men's golf... |
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| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the northeastern United States. MAAC teams compete in the NCAA's Division I. Most of the members are Catholic or formerly Catholic institutions; the only exception is the private but secular Rider... |
St. Peter's | William Brown, St. Peter's | 1982 MAAC Men's Basketball Tournament | Meadowlands Arena (East Rutherford, New Jersey East Rutherford, New Jersey East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,913. It is an inner-ring suburb of New York City, located west of Midtown Manhattan.... ) |
Iona Iona Gaels The Iona Gaels are part of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and participate in twenty-two NCAA Division I programs. Other members of the MAAC include Canisius College, Fairfield University, Loyola University Maryland, Manhattan College, Marist College, Niagara University, Rider University, St... |
| Metro Conference Metro Conference The Metropolitan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, popularly known as the Metro Conference, was an NCAA Division I athletics conference, so named because all of its charter members were in urban metropolitan areas in, or at least on the fringes of, the Southern United States... |
Memphis | Keith Lee Keith Lee Keith Lee is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 1st round of the 1985 NBA Draft later to be traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers... , Memphis |
1982 Metro Conference Men's Basketball Tournament | Mid-South Coliseum Mid-South Coliseum The Mid-South Coliseum, also known as "The Entertainment Capital of the Mid-South", was a multi-purpose arena, that seated 10,085 people, in Memphis, Tennessee... (Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers.... ) |
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| Mid-American Conference Mid-American Conference The Mid-American Conference is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members... |
Ball State Ball State Cardinals men's basketball The Ball State Cardinals men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The Cardinals first basketball season was 1920-1921. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's... |
Melvin McLaughlin, Central Michigan Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball The Central Michigan Chippewas team is the basketball team that represent Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2003... |
1982 MAC Men's Basketball Tournament | Crisler Arena Crisler Arena Crisler Arena, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, is the home arena for the University of Michigan men's and women's basketball teams. Constructed in 1967, the arena seats 13,751 spectators. It is named for Herbert O... (Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010... ) |
Northern Illinois Northern Illinois Huskies men's basketball The Northern Illinois Huskies Basketball team is the basketball team that represent Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1996. The Huskies are... |
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is a collegiate athletic conference of historically black colleges and universities in the Southeastern United States... |
North Carolina A&T North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a land-grant university located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest publicly funded historically black college in the state of North Carolina.NC A&T is a constituent institution of the University of North... |
Joe Binion Joe Binion Joe Binion is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 3rd round of the 1984 NBA Draft... , North Carolina A&T North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a land-grant university located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest publicly funded historically black college in the state of North Carolina.NC A&T is a constituent institution of the University of North... |
1982 MEAC Men's Basketball Tournament | Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a 14,407-seat multi-purpose arena, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Construction on the arena began on April 23, 1987 and it opened on August 28, 1989... (Winston-Salem, North Carolina Winston-Salem, North Carolina Winston-Salem is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina, with a 2010 population of 229,617. Winston-Salem is the county seat and largest city of Forsyth County and the fourth-largest city in the state. Winston-Salem is the second largest municipality in the Piedmont Triad region and is home to... ) |
North Carolina A&T North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a land-grant university located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest publicly funded historically black college in the state of North Carolina.NC A&T is a constituent institution of the University of North... |
| Midwestern City Conference Horizon League The Horizon League is a ten school, NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located in five of the Midwestern United States.... |
Evansville Evansville Purple Aces men's basketball The Evansville Purple Aces men's basketball team represents the University of Evansville, located in Evansville, Indiana, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. Evansville's athletics teams were originally known as the Pioneers in the early part of the 1900s... |
Wayne Sappleton Wayne Sappleton Wayne B. Sappleton is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA's New Jersey Nets... , Loyola (IL) Loyola Ramblers The Loyola Ramblers are the varsity sports teams of Loyola University Chicago. Most teams compete in the Horizon League of the NCAA Division I... |
1982 Midwestern City Conference Men's Basketball Tournament | Mabee Center Mabee Center Mabee Center is an 11,300-seat multi-purpose arena, located on the campus of Oral Roberts University, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.An adjacent building, smaller but similar in shape, is known as "Baby Mabee" and houses a television production studio.... (Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's... ) |
Evansville Evansville Purple Aces men's basketball The Evansville Purple Aces men's basketball team represents the University of Evansville, located in Evansville, Indiana, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. Evansville's athletics teams were originally known as the Pioneers in the early part of the 1900s... |
| Missouri Valley Conference Missouri Valley Conference The Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States... |
Bradley Bradley Braves men's basketball The Bradley Braves men's basketball team represents Bradley University, located in Peoria, Illinois, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2006, reaching the... |
Paul Pressey Paul Pressey Paul Matthew Pressey is an American former professional basketball player. Pressey is widely, though unofficially, credited with being the originator of the point forward position, combining the attributes of a point guard and forward... , Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball The University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team represents the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team participates in Conference USA. The men’s team is currently coached by Doug Wojcik.... |
1982 Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament | Tulsa Convention Center Tulsa Convention Center The Maxwell Convention Center or Tulsa Convention Center is a 7,111-seat multi-purpose arena in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The civic arena was constructed in 1964 and named for Tulsa Mayor James L. Maxwell who was the driving force behind the planning and start of the venue... (Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's... ) |
Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball The University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team represents the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team participates in Conference USA. The men’s team is currently coached by Doug Wojcik.... |
| Ohio Valley Conference Ohio Valley Conference The Ohio Valley Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the midwestern and southeastern United States. It participates in Division I of the NCAA; the conference's football programs compete in the Football Championship Subdivision , the lower of two levels of Division I... |
Murray State Murray State Racers Murray State University features 15 varsity sports teams. Both men's and women's teams are called the Racers, with the exception of the baseball team which is known as the Thoroughbreds. They participate in the NCAA's Division I, in the Ohio Valley Conference. Football competes the Football... & Western Kentucky |
Jerry Beck Jerry Beck (basketball) Jerry Beck is a former American expatriate professional basketball player of the Netherlands who is better known for his collegiate career at Middle Tennessee State University. Between 1978–79 and 1981–82, Beck scored 1,401 points, grabbed 782 rebounds and was twice named the Ohio Valley Conference... , Middle Tennessee St. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders The Blue Raiders are the men's and women's athletic teams at Middle Tennessee State University. MTSU athletic teams participate in NCAA Division I in the Sun Belt Conference... |
1982 Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament | E. A. Diddle Arena E. A. Diddle Arena E.A. Diddle Arena is an 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The arena, built in 1963, is home to the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers men's basketball team and Lady Toppers women's basketball and volleyball teams. It is also known as Academic-Athletic Building #1... (Bowling Green, Kentucky Bowling Green, Kentucky Bowling Green is the third-most populous city in the state of Kentucky after Louisville and Lexington, with a population of 58,067 as of the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Warren County and the principal city of the Bowling Green, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area with an estimated 2009... ) |
Middle Tennessee St. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders The Blue Raiders are the men's and women's athletic teams at Middle Tennessee State University. MTSU athletic teams participate in NCAA Division I in the Sun Belt Conference... |
| Pacific-10 Conference | Oregon State Oregon State Beavers men's basketball The Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of the Oregon State University Beavers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team is coached by Craig... |
Lester Conner Lester Conner Lester Allen Conner is a former assistant coach for the NBA Indiana Pacers, and is a former American professional basketball player, who played for numerous NBA teams... , Oregon State Oregon State Beavers men's basketball The Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of the Oregon State University Beavers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team is coached by Craig... |
No Tournament | ||
| Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Big West Conference The Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped... |
Fresno State Fresno State Bulldogs The Fresno State Bulldogs represent California State University, Fresno in 19 NCAA Division I sports. The teams have been members of the Western Athletic Conference since 1992. Before that, it had been a member of the Big West Conference since 1969... |
Kevin Magee Kevin Magee (basketball) Kevin Dornell Magee , was an American basketball player. He played in the power forward position, height 6-8 and weight 230 .... , UC Irvine UC Irvine Anteaters UC Irvine's Athletics program participates in the NCAA's Division I, as members of the Big West Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation... |
1982 PCAA Men's Basketball Tournament | Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim Convention Center The Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. Much of the Anaheim Convention Center has been renovated in recent years with state-of-the-art facilities... (Anaheim, California Anaheim, California Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States... ) |
Fresno State Fresno State Bulldogs The Fresno State Bulldogs represent California State University, Fresno in 19 NCAA Division I sports. The teams have been members of the Western Athletic Conference since 1992. Before that, it had been a member of the Big West Conference since 1969... |
| Southeastern Conference Southeastern Conference The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama... |
Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647... & Tennessee |
Dale Ellis Dale Ellis Dale Ellis is a retired American professional basketball player, who played in the National Basketball Association.... , Tennessee |
1982 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament | Rupp Arena Rupp Arena Rupp Arena is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. Since its opening in 1976, it has been the centerpiece of Lexington Center, a convention and shopping facility owned by an arm of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, and serves as home court to the University of... (Lexington, Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region... ) |
Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball The Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball program has a history of being among the best of the Southeastern Conference . It trails only Kentucky in basketball wins, SEC tournament titles, and SEC regular season titles in the 12-member conference. The team is coached by head coach Anthony Grant,... |
| Southern Conference Southern Conference The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North... |
Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga Mocs basketball The Chattanooga Mocs basketball team represents the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in NCAA Division I men's competition. -History:... |
Willie White, Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga Mocs basketball The Chattanooga Mocs basketball team represents the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in NCAA Division I men's competition. -History:... |
1982 Southern Conference Men's Basketball Tournament | Charleston Civic Center Charleston Civic Center The Charleston Civic Center is a municipal complex located in the downtown area of Charleston, West Virginia. Originally completed in 1959 at the cost of $2.5 million, the Charleston Civic Center has undergone numerous renovations and expansions... (Charleston, West Virginia Charleston, West Virginia Charleston is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers in Kanawha County. As of the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,400, and its metropolitan area 304,214. It is the county seat of Kanawha County.Early... ) |
Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga Mocs basketball The Chattanooga Mocs basketball team represents the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in NCAA Division I men's competition. -History:... |
| Southland Conference Southland Conference The Southland Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the south central United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; for football, it participates in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision... |
Southwestern Louisiana Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball The Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball program represents intercollegiate men's basketball at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The school competes in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and play home... |
Albert Culton, Texas-Arlington University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Arlington is a public research university located in Arlington, Texas, United States. The campus is situated southwest of downtown Arlington, and is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. The university was founded in 1895 and served primarily a military... |
1982 Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament | Blackham Coliseum Blackham Coliseum Blackham Coliseum is a multipurpose arena in Lafayette, Louisiana. It was built on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus in 1949 as the home to the then-named SLI Bulldogs, now called the Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball teams. It remained the home for the men's team... (Lafayette, Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana Lafayette is a city in and the parish seat of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States, on the Vermilion River. The population was 120,623 at the 2010 census... ) |
Southwestern Louisiana Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball The Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball program represents intercollegiate men's basketball at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The school competes in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and play home... |
| Southwest Conference | Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball The Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team represents the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The school's team currently competes in the Southeastern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008... |
Ricky Pierce Ricky Pierce Ricky Charles Pierce is a retired American National Basketball Association player.-Playing career:... , Rice Rice Owls men's basketball The Rice Owls men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of Rice University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in Conference USA... |
1982 SWC Men's Basketball Tournament | Reunion Arena Reunion Arena Reunion Arena was an indoor arena, in the Reunion district of downtown Dallas, Texas . It held 18,293 for basketball and 17,001 for ice hockey.It was demolished in November 2009 and the site was cleared by the end of the year.-History:... (Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States... ) |
Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball The Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team represents the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The school's team currently competes in the Southeastern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008... |
| Southwestern Athletic Conference Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, which is made up of historically black universities in the Southern United States... |
Alcorn State Alcorn State University Alcorn State University is an historically black university comprehensive land-grant institution in Lorman, Mississippi. It was founded in 1871-History:... & Jackson State Jackson State Tigers men's basketball The Jackson State Tigers Basketball team is the basketball team that represent Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. The school's team currently competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007... |
Harry Kelly Harry Kelly (basketball) Harry "Machine Gun" Kelly is a former American college basketball player.Kelly played basketball for the Texas Southern Tigers from 1979 to 1983... , Texas Southern Texas Southern University Texas Southern University is a historically black university located in Houston, Texas, United States.... |
1982 SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament | Alcorn State Alcorn State University Alcorn State University is an historically black university comprehensive land-grant institution in Lorman, Mississippi. It was founded in 1871-History:... |
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| Sun Belt Conference Sun Belt Conference The Sun Belt Conference is a college athletic conference that has been affiliated with the NCAA's Division I since 1976. Its football teams participate in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision , the higher of two levels of Division I football competition . The Sun Belt has member institutions... |
UAB UAB Blazers men's basketball The UAB Blazers men's basketball team represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I men's college basketball, and have competed in Conference USA since 1995... |
Oliver Robinson Oliver Robinson Oliver Robinson is a retired American basketball player who played shooting guard for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs.... , UAB UAB Blazers men's basketball The UAB Blazers men's basketball team represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I men's college basketball, and have competed in Conference USA since 1995... |
1982 Sun Belt Men's Basketball Tournament | Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (Birmingham, Alabama Birmingham, Alabama Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S... ) |
UAB UAB Blazers men's basketball The UAB Blazers men's basketball team represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I men's college basketball, and have competed in Conference USA since 1995... |
| Trans America Athletic Conference Atlantic Sun Conference The Atlantic Sun Conference is a college athletic conference operating in the Southeastern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I; it does not sponsor football. The conference was established in 1978 as the Trans America Athletic Conference... |
Arkansas-Little Rock | Willie Jackson Willie Jackson (basketball) Willie Jackson is an American former college basketball stand-out and current high school head coach.-High school:Jackson grew up in Webster Parish, Louisiana and attended Sibley High School from 1976–77 to 1979–80... , Centenary Centenary Gentlemen basketball The Centenary Gentlemen basketball team represents Centenary College, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, in NCAA Division III men's basketball competition. The "Gentlemen" nickname is exclusive to men's athletes and teams; Ladies is used for women's teams and athletes. The school's team currently... |
1982 TAAC Men's Basketball Tournament | Ewing Coliseum Fant-Ewing Coliseum Fant-Ewing Coliseum is a 7,085-seat multi-purpose arena in Monroe, Louisiana and was built in 1971. It is home to the University of Louisiana at Monroe Warhawks basketball team... (Monroe, Louisiana Monroe, Louisiana Monroe is a city in and the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 53,107, making it the eighth largest city in Louisiana. A July 1, 2007, United States Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 51,208, but 51,636... ) |
Northeast Louisiana ULM Warhawks The Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks are the sports teams of the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 14 sports: baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, football, men's and women's golf, women's soccer, softball, men's and women's track and field, women's tennis, and... |
| West Coast Athletic Conference West Coast Conference The West Coast Conference is an NCAA collegiate athletics conference consisting of nine member schools across the states of California, Oregon, Utah and Washington.... |
Pepperdine Pepperdine Waves Pepperdine Waves is the name given to the sports teams of the Pepperdine University.-See also:* Pepperdine Waves alumni* 2011-12 Pepperdine Waves men's basketball team... |
Quintin Dailey Quintin Dailey Quintin "Q" Dailey was an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard who played collegiately at the University of San Francisco, he later went on to a career in the NBA, playing for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and Seattle SuperSonics over the course of his 10-year tenure in... , San Francisco San Francisco Dons The San Francisco Dons is the nickname of the athletic teams at the University of San Francisco .-History:Athletics at USF dates back to its founding in 1855, when founder Anthony Maraschi, S.J. organized ball games as recreation for the first students... |
No Tournament | ||
| Western Athletic Conference Western Athletic Conference The Western Athletic Conference is an American collegiate athletic conference, which was formed on July 27, 1962, making it the sixth oldest of the 11 college athletic conferences currently participating in the NCAA's Division I FBS... |
Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys men's basketball The University of Wyoming men's basketball program, which currently competes in the Mountain West Conference, has a lengthy tradition dating back to 1905. Cowboys fans can claim something that few other teams' fans can: an NCAA Championship, won in 1943 under Hall of Fame coach Everett Shelton and... |
Bill Garnett Bill Garnett William Patrick Garnett is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1st round of the 1982 NBA Draft. A 6'9" small forward from the University of Wyoming, Garnett played in 4 NBA seasons from 1982 to 1986 for the Mavericks and Indiana Pacers... , Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys men's basketball The University of Wyoming men's basketball program, which currently competes in the Mountain West Conference, has a lengthy tradition dating back to 1905. Cowboys fans can claim something that few other teams' fans can: an NCAA Championship, won in 1943 under Hall of Fame coach Everett Shelton and... |
No Tournament | ||
Conference standings
| class="wikitable" width="100%" style="font-size:90%; line-height:90%;"> | Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Coast Conference The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities... |
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| Team | W | L | Pct | W | L | Pct |
| North Carolina | 12 | 2 | .857 | 32 | 2 | .941 |
| Virginia | 12 | 2 | .857 | 30 | 4 | .882 |
| Wake Forest | 9 | 5 | .643 | 21 | 9 | .700 |
| North Carolina State | 7 | 7 | .500 | 22 | 10 | .688 |
| Maryland | 5 | 9 | .357 | 16 | 13 | .552 |
| Clemson | 4 | 10 | .286 | 14 | 14 | .500 |
| Duke | 4 | 10 | .286 | 10 | 17 | .370 |
| Georgia Tech | 3 | 11 | .214 | 10 | 16 | .385 |
Big East Conference
The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...
Big Eight Conference
The Big Eight Conference, a former NCAA-affiliated Division I-A college athletic association that sponsored football, was formed in January 1907 as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association by its charter member schools: the University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University...
Big Sky Conference
The Big Sky Conference is an intercollegiate college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. The BSC was founded in 1963. Member institutions are located in the western United States in the states of Arizona,...
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
East Coast Conference (Division I)
The East Coast Conference was an NCAA Division I college athletic conference. It was founded as the university division of the Middle Atlantic Conference in 1958. The MAC consisted of over 30 teams at this time, making it impossible to organize a full conference schedule in sports like football,...
Northeast Conference
The Northeast Conference is a college athletic conference whose schools are members of the NCAA. The NCAA designates the Northeast Conference to the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for Division I Men's Football and to Division I Sports for all other sports.Founded in 1981 as the ECAC-Metro...
America East Conference
The America East Conference is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located mainly in the northeastern United States. The conference was known as the ECAC North from 1979 to 1988 and the North Atlantic Conference from the fall semester of 1988 to the end of the spring...
Ivy League
The Ivy League is an athletic conference comprising eight private institutions of higher education in the Northeastern United States. The conference name is also commonly used to refer to those eight schools as a group...
Metro Conference
The Metropolitan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, popularly known as the Metro Conference, was an NCAA Division I athletics conference, so named because all of its charter members were in urban metropolitan areas in, or at least on the fringes of, the Southern United States...
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the northeastern United States. MAAC teams compete in the NCAA's Division I. Most of the members are Catholic or formerly Catholic institutions; the only exception is the private but secular Rider...
Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members...
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is a collegiate athletic conference of historically black colleges and universities in the Southeastern United States...
Horizon League
The Horizon League is a ten school, NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located in five of the Midwestern United States....
Missouri Valley Conference
The Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
Ohio Valley Conference
The Ohio Valley Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the midwestern and southeastern United States. It participates in Division I of the NCAA; the conference's football programs compete in the Football Championship Subdivision , the lower of two levels of Division I...
Big West Conference
The Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped...
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
Southern Conference
The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North...
Southland Conference
The Southland Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the south central United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; for football, it participates in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision...
Southwestern Athletic Conference
The Southwestern Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, which is made up of historically black universities in the Southern United States...
Sun Belt Conference
The Sun Belt Conference is a college athletic conference that has been affiliated with the NCAA's Division I since 1976. Its football teams participate in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision , the higher of two levels of Division I football competition . The Sun Belt has member institutions...
Atlantic Sun Conference
The Atlantic Sun Conference is a college athletic conference operating in the Southeastern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I; it does not sponsor football. The conference was established in 1978 as the Trans America Athletic Conference...
West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference is an NCAA collegiate athletics conference consisting of nine member schools across the states of California, Oregon, Utah and Washington....
Western Athletic Conference
The Western Athletic Conference is an American collegiate athletic conference, which was formed on July 27, 1962, making it the sixth oldest of the 11 college athletic conferences currently participating in the NCAA's Division I FBS...
Key
| Team won the conference tournament and the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament 2009 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament The 2009 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament was held from May 29 through June 24, 2009 and is part of the 2009 NCAA Division I baseball season. The 64 NCAA Division I college baseball teams were selected out of an eligible 286 teams on May 25, 2009... |
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Statistical leaders
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| Harry Kelly Harry Kelly (basketball) Harry "Machine Gun" Kelly is a former American college basketball player.Kelly played basketball for the Texas Southern Tigers from 1979 to 1983... |
TX Southern Texas Southern University Texas Southern University is a historically black university located in Houston, Texas, United States.... |
29.7 | LaSalle Thompson LaSalle Thompson LaSalle Thompson III is an American former professional basketball player, who spent most of his 15-year career with the Kansas City/Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers. The 6'10", 245-pound Thompson spent time at both the center and power forward positions during his playing career... |
Texas Texas Longhorns men's basketball The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represents The University of Texas at Austin in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Longhorns currently compete in the Big 12 Conference.... |
13.5 | Mark McNamara Mark McNamara Mark McNamara , is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1st round of the 1982 NBA Draft.... |
California | 70.2 | Rod Foster Rod Foster Roderick Allen Foster is a retired American professional basketball player who played for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA... |
UCLA UCLA Bruins men's basketball The UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,... |
95.0 | |||
| Ricky Pierce Ricky Pierce Ricky Charles Pierce is a retired American National Basketball Association player.-Playing career:... |
Rice Rice Owls men's basketball The Rice Owls men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of Rice University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in Conference USA... |
26.8 | Wayne Sappleton Wayne Sappleton Wayne B. Sappleton is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA's New Jersey Nets... |
Loyola (IL) Loyola Ramblers The Loyola Ramblers are the varsity sports teams of Loyola University Chicago. Most teams compete in the Horizon League of the NCAA Division I... |
13.0 | Dale Ellis Dale Ellis Dale Ellis is a retired American professional basketball player, who played in the National Basketball Association.... |
Tennessee | 65.4 | Jack Moore Jack Moore (basketball) Jack Moore was an American college basketball player. He played collegiately at Nebraska and was the 1982 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award for the best player in the country under six feet tall.-College career:... |
Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college basketball. The program saw its first game in 1896 playing 7-on-7 basketball. The first collegiate game was against Nebraska Wesleyan University... |
93.9 | |||
| Dan Callandrillo Dan Callandrillo Dan Callandrillo is a former professional basketball player who for the Rochester Zeniths in the American Continental Basketball Association in 1983 and the Solent Stars of the British Basketball League in 1985... |
Seton Hall Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball The Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball program is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey... |
25.9 | Darren Tillis Darren Tillis Darren Tillis is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1st round of the 1982 NBA Draft. A 6'11" center from Cleveland State University, Tillis played in 2 NBA seasons... |
Cleveland St. Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball started in 1929. Before as Fenn College they were known as the Fenn College Foxes. Cleveland State has been in Division I since 1972. They are a member of the Horizon League Cleveland State was formerly in the Mid-Continent Conference... |
12.8 | Orlando Phillips Orlando Phillips Orlando Darryl Phillips is a retired American basketball player. He was a strong rebounding Center or Power Forward who also played in Australia and Europe during his career.-College career:... |
Pepperdine Pepperdine Waves Pepperdine Waves is the name given to the sports teams of the Pepperdine University.-See also:* Pepperdine Waves alumni* 2011-12 Pepperdine Waves men's basketball team... |
64.6 | Joe Dykstra | W. Illinois Western Illinois Leathernecks basketball The Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball team represents Western Illinois University of Macomb, Illinois, in NCAA Division I men's college basketball competition.... |
91.3 | |||
| Kevin Magee Kevin Magee (basketball) Kevin Dornell Magee , was an American basketball player. He played in the power forward position, height 6-8 and weight 230 .... |
UC Irvine UC Irvine Anteaters UC Irvine's Athletics program participates in the NCAA's Division I, as members of the Big West Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation... |
25.2 | Mark McNamara Mark McNamara Mark McNamara , is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1st round of the 1982 NBA Draft.... |
California | 12.6 | Albert Culton | TX-Arlington University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Arlington is a public research university located in Arlington, Texas, United States. The campus is situated southwest of downtown Arlington, and is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. The university was founded in 1895 and served primarily a military... |
64.3 | Byron Williams | Idaho St. Idaho State University Idaho State University is a public university located in Pocatello, Idaho. It has outreach programs in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Boise, and Twin Falls.... |
89.7 | |||
| Quintin Dailey Quintin Dailey Quintin "Q" Dailey was an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard who played collegiately at the University of San Francisco, he later went on to a career in the NBA, playing for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and Seattle SuperSonics over the course of his 10-year tenure in... |
San Francisco San Francisco Dons men's basketball The San Francisco Dons basketball team represents the University of San Francisco in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's college basketball. The Dons compete in the West Coast Conference, in which they have won sixteen regular season and one conference tournament... |
25.2 | Riley Clarida | LIU Long Island University Long Island University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education in the U.S. state of New York.-History:... |
12.3 | Kevin Magee Kevin Magee (basketball) Kevin Dornell Magee , was an American basketball player. He played in the power forward position, height 6-8 and weight 230 .... |
UC Irvine UC Irvine Anteaters UC Irvine's Athletics program participates in the NCAA's Division I, as members of the Big West Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation... |
64.2 | Jim Master Jim Master Jim Master was a basketball player who played collegiately for the Kentucky Wildcats.-High school:Master’s family moved to the Fort Wayne, Indiana community during his high school years, and he attended Paul Harding High School as a junior and senior and played for the Hawks.During his junior... |
Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647... |
89.6 | |||
NCAA Tournament
North Carolina freshman Michael JordanMichael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats...
hit the game-winning shot as Dean Smith
Dean Smith
Dean Edwards Smith is a retired American head coach of men's college basketball. Originally from Emporia, Kansas, Smith has been called a “coaching legend” by the Basketball Hall of Fame. Smith is best known for his successful 36-year coaching tenure at the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
won his first national championship after many near-misses over his career, defeating the Georgetown Hoyas
1981–82 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team
The 1981–82 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University. The Head Coach was John Thompson. The team was a member of the Big East Conference.-NCAA basketball tournament:*East**Georgetown 51, Wyoming 43...
63–62 at the Louisiana Superdome
Louisiana Superdome
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA...
in New Orleans. Fred Brown's errant pass to James Worthy
James Worthy
James Ager Worthy is a retired Hall of Fame American college and professional basketball player. Named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, "Big Game James" was a seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA champion...
in the closing seconds sealed the game, which featured star freshmen Jordan and the Hoyas' Patrick Ewing
Patrick Ewing
Patrick Aloysius Ewing Sr. is a Jamaican-American retired Hall of Fame basketball player and current assistant coach for the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic. He played most of his career with the NBA's New York Knicks as their starting center and played briefly with the Seattle...
. Worthy was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player
NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
At the conclusion of the NCAA men's and women's Division I basketball championships , the Associated Press selects a Most Outstanding Player. The MOP need not be, but almost always is a member of the Championship team, especially since the third place game was eliminated after 1981...
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Final Four – Louisiana SuperdomeLouisiana SuperdomeThe Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA...
, New Orleans, LouisianaLouisianaLouisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
National Invitation Tournament
The Bradley BravesBradley Braves men's basketball
The Bradley Braves men's basketball team represents Bradley University, located in Peoria, Illinois, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2006, reaching the...
, led by coach Dick Versace
Dick Versace
Dick Versace is a former basketball coach and National Basketball Association executive. He's also the first person of Puerto Rican descent to have coached an NBA team.-Early years:...
, defeated the Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
The Purdue Boilermakers basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of the Big Ten Conference. Purdue basketball holds the record for most Big Ten Championships with 22, along with being the only program in the conference to boast winning records...
67–58 to win their fourth National Invitation Tournament
National Invitation Tournament
The National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two NIT events each season. The first, played in November and known as the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off , was founded in 1985...
, tying them with St. John's
St. John's Red Storm men's basketball
The St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team represents the St. John's University in Queens, New York. The team participates in the Big East Conference. The men’s coach Norm Roberts was fired on March 19, 2010...
for the most NIT championships (St. John's has since won two additional titles). Bradley's Mitchell Anderson
J. J. Anderson
Mitchell Keith Anderson is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . His position was power forward. He stood at 6'10" and weighed 235 lbs...
was named NIT Most Valuable Player.
NIT Semifinals and Final
Played at Madison Square GardenMadison Square Garden
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in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
Consensus All-American teams
| Player | Position | Class | Team |
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| Terry Cummings Terry Cummings Robert Terrell "Terry" Cummings is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association for 18 seasons as a power forward and occasional center.-College and NBA years:... |
F | Junior | DePaul DePaul University DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul... |
| Quintin Dailey Quintin Dailey Quintin "Q" Dailey was an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard who played collegiately at the University of San Francisco, he later went on to a career in the NBA, playing for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and Seattle SuperSonics over the course of his 10-year tenure in... |
G | Junior | San Francisco San Francisco Dons The San Francisco Dons is the nickname of the athletic teams at the University of San Francisco .-History:Athletics at USF dates back to its founding in 1855, when founder Anthony Maraschi, S.J. organized ball games as recreation for the first students... |
| Eric Floyd Sleepy Floyd Eric Augustus "Sleepy" Floyd is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'3" guard, Floyd played competitively at Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, and starred at Georgetown University before being drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the 13th pick of the 1982 NBA Draft... |
G | Senior | Georgetown |
| Ralph Sampson Ralph Sampson Ralph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No... |
C | Junior | Virginia Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... |
| James Worthy James Worthy James Ager Worthy is a retired Hall of Fame American college and professional basketball player. Named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, "Big Game James" was a seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA champion... |
F | Junior | North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history... |
| Player | Position | Class | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Ellis Dale Ellis Dale Ellis is a retired American professional basketball player, who played in the National Basketball Association.... |
F | Junior | Tennessee |
| Kevin Magee Kevin Magee (basketball) Kevin Dornell Magee , was an American basketball player. He played in the power forward position, height 6-8 and weight 230 .... |
F | Senior | UC Irvine |
| John Paxson John Paxson John MacBeth Paxson is a retired American basketball player. He is currently the VP of Basketball Operations of the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls.-High school career:... |
G | Junior | Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The program competes in the Big East Conference of NCAA Division I. The school holds two national championships in... |
| Sam Perkins Sam Perkins Samuel Perkins is a retired American professional basketball player, also known by the nicknames "Sleepy Sam" and "Big Smooth." He attended Samuel J. Tilden High School, Shaker High School and the University of North Carolina, where he was a teammate of Michael Jordan... |
F/C | Sophomore | North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history... |
| Paul Pressey Paul Pressey Paul Matthew Pressey is an American former professional basketball player. Pressey is widely, though unofficially, credited with being the originator of the point forward position, combining the attributes of a point guard and forward... |
F/G | Senior | Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball The University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team represents the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team participates in Conference USA. The men’s team is currently coached by Doug Wojcik.... |
Major player of the year awards
- Wooden Award: Ralph SampsonRalph SampsonRalph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
, VirginiaVirginia Cavaliers men's basketballThe Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... - Naismith AwardNaismith AwardNaismith Award is a basketball award named after Dr. James Naismith, and awarded by the Atlanta Tipoff Club.The Naismith Award can be:* Naismith College Player of the Year...
: Ralph SampsonRalph SampsonRalph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
, VirginiaVirginia Cavaliers men's basketballThe Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... - Associated PressAssociated PressThe Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
Player of the Year: Ralph SampsonRalph SampsonRalph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
, VirginiaVirginia Cavaliers men's basketballThe Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... - UPI Player of the Year: Ralph SampsonRalph SampsonRalph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
, VirginiaVirginia Cavaliers men's basketballThe Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... - NABC Player of the YearNABC Player of the YearThe NABC Player of the Year is an award given annually by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to recognize the top player in men's college basketball. The award has been given since the 1974–75 season to National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball players...
: Ralph SampsonRalph SampsonRalph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
, VirginiaVirginia Cavaliers men's basketballThe Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... - Oscar Robertson TrophyOscar Robertson TrophyThe Oscar Robertson Trophy is given out annually to outstanding men's college basketball players by the United States Basketball Writers Association . The trophy is considered to be the oldest of its kind and has been given out since 1959...
(USBWA): Ralph SampsonRalph SampsonRalph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
, VirginiaVirginia Cavaliers men's basketballThe Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... - Adolph Rupp TrophyAdolph Rupp TrophyThe Adolph F. Rupp Trophy is an award given annually to the top player in men's Division I NCAA basketball. It is considered one of the top awards in college basketball. The recipient of the award is selected by an independent panel consisting of national sportswriters, coaches, and sports...
: Ralph SampsonRalph SampsonRalph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
, VirginiaVirginia Cavaliers men's basketballThe Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... - Sporting News Player of the Year: Ralph SampsonRalph SampsonRalph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
, VirginiaVirginia Cavaliers men's basketballThe Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:...
Major coach of the year awards
- Associated PressAssociated PressThe Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
Coach of the Year: Ralph MillerRalph MillerRalph H. Miller was an American basketball coach. A native of Chanute, Kansas, Miller coached at the University of Wichita , the University of Iowa and Oregon State University , compiling a 657-382 overall record in 38 seasons combined...
, Oregon StateOregon State Beavers men's basketballThe Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of the Oregon State University Beavers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team is coached by Craig... - Henry Iba AwardHenry Iba AwardThe Henry Iba Award was established in 1959 to recognize the best college basketball coach of the year by the United States Basketball Writers Association . Five nominees are presented and the individual with the most votes receives the award, which is presented in conjunction with the Final Four....
(USBWA): John ThompsonJohn Thompson (basketball)John R. Thompson, Jr. is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator...
, Georgetown - NABC Coach of the YearNABC Coach of the YearThe NABC Coach of the Year Award has been presented by the National Association of Basketball Coaches since 1959. It is currently sponsored by the UPS Store.-Award winners:-External links:*...
: Don MonsonDon MonsonDonald L. "Don" Monson is a former college basketball head coach and the father of head coach Dan Monson...
, IdahoIdaho VandalsThe Idaho Vandals are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Idaho. They participate in NCAA Division I - FBS in the Western Athletic Conference .... - UPI Coach of the Year: Norm StewartNorm StewartNorman E. "Norm)" Stewart is a retired American college basketball coach. He coached at the University of Northern Iowa from 1961 to 1967, but is best known for his career with the University of Missouri from 1967 until 1999. He retired with an overall coaching record of 731-375 in 38 seasons...
, MissouriMissouri Tigers men's basketballThe Missouri Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Missouri in the Big 12 Conference. The Tigers are located in Columbia, Missouri. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2011. The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team plays its home games at... - Associated PressAssociated PressThe Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
Coach of the Year: Ralph MillerRalph MillerRalph H. Miller was an American basketball coach. A native of Chanute, Kansas, Miller coached at the University of Wichita , the University of Iowa and Oregon State University , compiling a 657-382 overall record in 38 seasons combined...
, Oregon StateOregon State Beavers men's basketballThe Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of the Oregon State University Beavers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team is coached by Craig... - CBSCBSCBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
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Coach of the Year: Gene KeadyGene KeadyLloyd Eugene "Gene" Keady is a basketball coach. Currently an assistant coach at St. John's, he is most notable for being the head basketball coach at Purdue University for 25 years, from 1980 to 2005.-Kansas State :...
, PurduePurdue Boilermakers men's basketballThe Purdue Boilermakers basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of the Big Ten Conference. Purdue basketball holds the record for most Big Ten Championships with 22, along with being the only program in the conference to boast winning records... - Sporting News Coach of the Year: Ralph MillerRalph MillerRalph H. Miller was an American basketball coach. A native of Chanute, Kansas, Miller coached at the University of Wichita , the University of Iowa and Oregon State University , compiling a 657-382 overall record in 38 seasons combined...
, Oregon StateOregon State Beavers men's basketballThe Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of the Oregon State University Beavers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team is coached by Craig...
Other major awards
- Frances Pomeroy Naismith AwardFrances Pomeroy Naismith AwardThe Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award is an annual college basketball award in the United States intended to honor shorter–than–average players who excel on the court despite their size. The award, named in honor of James Naismith's daughter–in–law, was established for men in 1969 and for women in 1984...
(Best player under 6'0): Jack MooreJack Moore (basketball)Jack Moore was an American college basketball player. He played collegiately at Nebraska and was the 1982 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award for the best player in the country under six feet tall.-College career:...
, NebraskaNebraska Cornhuskers men's basketballThe Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college basketball. The program saw its first game in 1896 playing 7-on-7 basketball. The first collegiate game was against Nebraska Wesleyan University... - Robert V. Geasey TrophyRobert V. Geasey TrophyThe Robert V. Geasey Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding basketball player in the Philadelphia Big 5, an informal association of college athletic programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is not an MVP award and does not represent the entire regular season's most valuable...
(Top player in Philadelphia Big 5Philadelphia Big 5The Philadelphia Big 5 is an informal association of college athletic programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. It is not a conference; indeed the five schools that are members of the Big 5 are members of three separate conferences: the Atlantic 10, the Big East, and the Ivy League.The five...
): Jeffery Clark, St. Joseph'sSaint Joseph's Hawks men's basketballThe Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through...
& John PinoneJohn PinoneJohn Gabriel Pinone Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player. Pinone played competitively at South Catholic High School in Hartford, leading the team to the Class L state championship in 1977 and 1979...
, VillanovaVillanova Wildcats men's basketballThis is the article about the men's basketball team from Villanova University. The team has competed since the 1920–21 season. Nicknamed the "Wildcats", Villanova is a member of the Big East Conference and the Philadelphia Big Five. The Villanova Wildcats have appeared in the NCAA... - NIT/Haggerty Award (Top player in NYC): Dan CallandrilloDan CallandrilloDan Callandrillo is a former professional basketball player who for the Rochester Zeniths in the American Continental Basketball Association in 1983 and the Solent Stars of the British Basketball League in 1985...
, Seton HallSeton Hall UniversitySeton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. Seton Hall is also the oldest and largest Catholic university in the...
Coaching changes
A number of teams changed coaches throughout the season and after the season ended.| Team | Former Coach |
Interim Coach |
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| American American Eagles men's basketball The American Eagles men's basketball team represents American University in Washington, D.C. in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Bender Arena.-2008 season:... |
Gary Williams Gary Williams Gary B. Williams is an American university administrator and former college basketball coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Maryland, Ohio State University, Boston College, and American University. In 2002, he led Maryland to the NCAA Tournament Championship... |
Ed Tapscott Ed Tapscott Ed Tapscott is the former interim head coach of the NBA's Washington Wizards.-Coaching:Tapscott, a graduate of Tufts University and American University Washington College of Law, was an assistant to Gary Williams at American University in the 1970s while a law student, and took over head coaching... |
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| Arizona Arizona Wildcats men's basketball The Arizona Wildcats basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of NCAA Division I. They are currently coached by Sean Miller.Arizona has a long and rich... |
Fred Snowden Fred Snowden Frederick Snowden was an American businessman and men's basketball coach at the University of Arizona. Nicknamed "The Fox" for his cool demeanor, he was the first African-American head coach at a major university... |
Ben Lindsey Ben Lindsey (basketball) Ben Lindsey is a former collegiate basketball coach. During his 16 years as coach of Grand Canyon College he accumulated a 317-137 record and won two NAIA championships. Lindsey then coached the Arizona Wildcats to a 4-24 record during a single season... |
Snowden announced his resignation, effective at the end of the season, on January 8, 1982. | |
| Arizona State | Ned Wulk Ned Wulk Ned W. Wulk was the men's basketball coach at Arizona State University from 1958 to 1982. He remains the most successful coach in the history of the men's basketball program with a record of 406 - 272 at ASU. Wells Fargo Arena's basketball court was named after him in 1999... |
Bob Weinhauer | ||
| Army Army Black Knights men's basketball The Army Black Knights men's basketball team represents the United States Military Academy in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball. Army currently competes as a member of the Patriot League and plays its home games at Christl Arena in West Point, New York.Army is... |
Pete Gaudet Pete Gaudet Pete Gaudet is an American college basketball coach.He began his collegiate coaching career as an assistant to Mike Krzyzewski at the United States Military Academy . When Krzyzewski left for Duke in 1980, Gaudet was named his successor as head coach.... |
Les Wothke | ||
| Ball State Ball State Cardinals men's basketball The Ball State Cardinals men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The Cardinals first basketball season was 1920-1921. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's... |
Steve Yoder Steve Yoder Steve Yoder is an American former college basketball coach and is currently a scout with the NBA's New York Knicks.-Background:Yoder is a native of Plymouth, Indiana and 1958 graduate of Plymouth High School. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University on a basketball and baseball scholarship,... |
Al Brown | ||
| Boston College Boston College Eagles men's basketball The Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played... |
Tom Davis Tom Davis (basketball) Dr. Thomas "Dr. Tom" Davis is an American former college men's basketball coach. He served as the head coach at Lafayette College, Boston College, Stanford University, the University of Iowa, and Drake University from 1971 to 2007.... |
Gary Williams Gary Williams Gary B. Williams is an American university administrator and former college basketball coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Maryland, Ohio State University, Boston College, and American University. In 2002, he led Maryland to the NCAA Tournament Championship... |
When Dr. Tom Davis left BC, the Eagles replaced him with former Davis assistant Gary Williams. | |
| Colgate Colgate Raiders men's basketball The Colgate Raiders men's basketball team represents Colgate University in Hamilton, New York in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Cotterell Court.-NCAA Tournament Results:... |
Mike Griffin | Tony Relvas | ||
| Detroit Detroit Titans men's basketball The Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999... |
Willie McCarter Willie McCarter Willie J. McCarter is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'3" 175 lb guard. He played at Drake University, averaging 19.9 PPG in three seasons. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 12th pick in the 1969 NBA Draft, and played three seasons with the Lakers and... |
Don Sicko | ||
| Duquesne Duquesne Dukes men's basketball The Duquesne Dukes represent Duquesne University in college basketball. The team, which started in 1914, has only ever played in NCAA Division I and has had five appearances in the NCAA Tournament... |
Mike Rice Mike Rice (basketball announcer) Mike Rice is a National Basketball Association color commentator, one half of the Portland Trail Blazers' television broadcasting team. A former player and coach, Rice holds the distinction of being the only broadcaster ever ejected from an NBA game.... |
Jim Satalin | ||
| East Carolina East Carolina Pirates The East Carolina Pirates are the intercollegiate sports teams representing East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. All varsity-level sports teams sponsored by the university compete in NCAA Division I as a member of Conference USA... |
Dave Odom Dave Odom Dave Odom is a retired American men's college basketball coach, who most recently coached at the University of South Carolina... |
Charlie Harrison | ||
| East Tennessee St. | Jim Hallahan | Barry Dowd | ||
| Furman | Eddie Holbrook | Jene Davis | ||
| Idaho State Idaho State University Idaho State University is a public university located in Pocatello, Idaho. It has outreach programs in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Boise, and Twin Falls.... |
Lynn Archibald Lynn Archibald Lynn Archibald was the former men's basketball coach of the University of Utah from 1983-1989. Archibald led the Utes to a 98-86 record before being fired after the 1989 season. Prior to Utah, Archibald was the head coach at Idaho State University... |
Wayne Ballard | ||
| Indiana State Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball The Indiana State Sycamores basketball is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference... |
Bill Hodges Bill Hodges -Notes:Hodges is a member of the Indiana State University Athletic Hall of Fame; the 1978-79 Men's Basketball Team were inducted in 1999. Hodges is a former golf coach, coaching the Armstrong Atlantic State University Pirates before moving to Indiana State. He is also a Vietnam-era veteran of the... |
Dave Schellhase Dave Schellhase Dave Schellhase is a retired American collegiate basketball coach and basketball player in the National Basketball Association .-Evansville North:... |
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| Kent State Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball The Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball team represents Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. The Golden Flashes compete in the Mid-American Conference East Division and last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008... |
Ed Douma | Jim McDonald | ||
| Loyola (MD) Loyola Greyhounds men's basketball Loyola College in Maryland, located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, competes in NCAA Division I basketball. They received a bid to the NCAA Tournament in 1994 under Skip Prosser... |
Bill Burke | Mark Amatucci | ||
| Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels University of Mississippi sports teams, originally known as the "Mississippi Flood" , were re-named the Rebels in 1936 and compete in the twelve-member Southeastern Conference of the NCAA's Division I. The school's colors are cardinal red and navy blue , purposely chosen to mirror the school... |
Bob Weltlich | Lee Hunt | ||
| Mississippi Valley St. Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi Valley State University is a historically black university located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, in the United States. MVSU is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.... |
Pop Gaines | Jerry Lewis | ||
| Pacific | Dick Fitchner | Tom O'Neill | ||
| Penn | Bob Weinhauer | Craig Littlepage Craig Littlepage Craig Littlepage is an American athletic director at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia... |
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| Prairie View A&M Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M University is a historically black university located in Prairie View, Texas and is a member of the Texas A&M University System. PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees in 50 academic majors, 37 master’s degrees and four doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools... |
Calvin White | Jim Duplantier | ||
| St. Bonaventure St. Bonaventure University St. Bonaventure University is a private, Franciscan Catholic university, located in Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It has roughly 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students.... |
Jim Satalin | Jim O'Brien | ||
| St. Louis Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball The Saint Louis University Billiken's men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Saint Louis University. The school competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Rick Majerus is the current head coach. Chaifetz Arena is home to the Billikens. The Billikens have... |
Ron Ekker | Rich Grawer | ||
| Seton Hall Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball The Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball program is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey... |
Bill Raftery Bill Raftery Bill Raftery is an American basketball analyst and play-by-play announcer and former college basketball coach.-High School:... |
Hoddy Mahon Hoddy Mahon Horace J. "Hoddy" Mahon was the head coach of the Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball team during the 1981-82 season. He succeeded Bill Raftery and preceded P. J. Carlesimo. He was a longtime assistant coach for the Pirates and was hired to replace Raftery, who left to pursue his communications... |
P. J. Carlesimo | After Raftery unexpectantly quit in November, long-time assistant Mahon was tapped as interim coach. After the season, Seton Hall hired Wagner's Carlesimo. |
| Siena Siena Saints men's basketball The Siena Saints men's basketball team represents Siena College in Loudonville, New York, United States. The Division I program competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Saints are coached by Mitch Buonaguro who just completed his first season as head coach at Siena after serving as... |
William Kirsch | John Griffin | ||
| Stanford Stanford Cardinal men's basketball The Stanford Cardinal Men's Basketball team represents Stanford University, located in Stanford, California, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team has won 13 conference championships , the last in 2004, and one NCAA championship, in 1942... |
Dick DiBiaso | Tom Davis Tom Davis (basketball) Dr. Thomas "Dr. Tom" Davis is an American former college men's basketball coach. He served as the head coach at Lafayette College, Boston College, Stanford University, the University of Iowa, and Drake University from 1971 to 2007.... |
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| Temple Temple Owls men's basketball The Temple Owls men's basketball team represents Temple University in the Atlantic 10 Conference at the Division I level. The program is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The head men's basketball coach is Fran Dunphy.-History:... |
Don Casey Don Casey Don Casey is a former professional and collegiate basketball coach. He has coached two NBA teams, the Los Angeles Clippers and the New Jersey Nets—each for a season and a half. He had previously coached the Temple Owls from 1973–1982... |
John Chaney | Casey left to become an assistant for the Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center... . Temple hired successful Division II coach Chaney. |
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| Texas Texas Longhorns men's basketball The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represents The University of Texas at Austin in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Longhorns currently compete in the Big 12 Conference.... |
Abe Lemons Abe Lemons Abe Lemons was one of the most successful head basketball coaches in Oklahoma history.Lemons grew up in the town of Walters, Oklahoma. He served in World War II in the Pacific and often referred to the pressures of his war experience to put sports pressures into perspective... |
Bob Weltlich | Lemons was fired after a season that saw the Longhorns start 14–0, but derailed after forward Mike Wacker went down to injury. | |
| Texas–Pan American University of Texas–Pan American The University of Texas–Pan American , founded as Edinberg College, is a state university located in Edinburg, Texas. Founded in 1927, it is a component institution of The University of Texas System. The university serves the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas with baccalaureate,... |
Bill White Bill White (basketball coach) Bill White was an American basketball coach. He was the first head coach at Oral Roberts University, and helped lay the groundwork for ORU's athletic and health education departments. While at ORU, White compiled a record of 65-35, which ranks him as the third winningest coach in school history... |
Lon Kruger Lon Kruger Lon Kruger is an American college and professional basketball coach who is currently the men's basketball head coach of the University of Oklahoma. Kruger played college basketball for Kansas State University... |
The Cowboys gave Kansas State Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball The Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team represents Kansas State University in college basketball competition. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and is a member of the Big 12 Conference. The current head coach is Frank Martin.... assistant Kruger his first head coaching job. |
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| UNC Charlotte Charlotte 49ers The Charlotte 49ers represent the NCAA Division I sports teams of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Charlotte joined the Atlantic 10 in 2005. The 49ers field 16 teams, 8 men and 8 women.... |
Mike Pratt Mike Pratt (basketball) Michael P. Pratt is an American retired basketball player and coach. He was a 6'4" , 195 lb guard.... |
Hal Wissel Hal Wissel Dr. Hal Wissel is an American basketball coach who has worked at the professional and collegiate level in his career.Wissel was an assistant coach for player development with the Golden State Warriors , an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies , an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets ,... |
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| Wagner | P. J. Carlesimo | Neil Kennett | ||
| Western Michigan Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball The Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school's team competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2004... |
Les Wothke | Vernon Payne | ||
| Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is a NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at the Kohl Center, located on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin.... |
Bill Cofield Bill Cofield William Lawrence "Bill" Cofield was an American basketball coach and was the first African American head coach of a major sport in the Big Ten Conference when he was hired by the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1976.... |
Steve Yoder Steve Yoder Steve Yoder is an American former college basketball coach and is currently a scout with the NBA's New York Knicks.-Background:Yoder is a native of Plymouth, Indiana and 1958 graduate of Plymouth High School. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University on a basketball and baseball scholarship,... |
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| Wisconsin-Green Bay UW-Green Bay Phoenix basketball This article lists the history record of the Phoenix at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.*From 1979-2001 the Horizon League was called the Midwestern Collegiate Conference.*In 2007 the Mid-Continent Conference changed its name to the Summit League.... |
Dave Buss | Dick Lien | ||
| Yale Yale Bulldogs The Yale Bulldogs are the athletic teams of the Yale University. The school sponsors 35 varsity sports. The school has won two NCAA national championships in women's fencing, four in men's swimming and diving, and twenty one in men's golf.-Men's baseball:... |
Ray Carazo | Tom Brennan Tom Brennan Tom Brennan is a radio and television sportscaster and former men's basketball head coach, most notably at the University of Vermont from 1986 to 2005.- Coaching career :... |
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| Youngstown State Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State University is in NCAA Division I. Nicknamed the Penguins, they play in the Horizon League and Missouri Valley Football Conference, and compete in the following sports:*Baseball *Basketball *Cross Country... |
Dom Roselli | Mike Rice Mike Rice (basketball announcer) Mike Rice is a National Basketball Association color commentator, one half of the Portland Trail Blazers' television broadcasting team. A former player and coach, Rice holds the distinction of being the only broadcaster ever ejected from an NBA game.... |