1981–82 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 1981–82 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | North Carolina |
| NCAA Tournament | 1982 |
| Tournament dates | March 11 – 29, 1982 |
| National Championship | Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana |
| NCAA Champions | North Carolina Tar Heels |
| Helms National Champions | North Carolina Tar Heels |
| Other champions | Bradley Braves (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Ralph Sampson, Virginia |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Ralph Sampson, Virginia, & James Worthy, North Carolina |
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 Division I men's 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.