The 1982–83 Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team represented the University of Virginia and was a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
On November 17, 1982, in an exhibition game played in Richmond, Virginia at the Richmond Coliseum, preseason No. 1 Virginia defeated the USSR National Team, that was led by a then 17-year-old Arvydas Sabonis, 94-87 in double overtime. Led by Ralph Sampson (13 points, 25 rebounds, 9 blocked shots) and Othell Wilson (21 points).
On December 23, 1982, the Chaminade Silverswords of Honolulu defeated the No. 1 ranked Cavaliers 77–72. Silverswords players Tony Randolph scored 19 points and Jim Dunham scored 17. Chaminade was ranked fourth in the NAIA rankings; center Ralph Sampson played the entire game and was held to twelve
Virginia's two losses in conference were to co-champion North Carolina, and their two losses in the postseason were to eventual national champion North Carolina State; by three points in the final of the ACC tournament and by one point in the West region finals of the NCAA tournament.
Roster
Schedule
!colspan=9 style="background:#00214e; color:#f56d22;"| Exhibition game
!colspan=9 style="background:#00214e; color:#f56d22;"| Regular season
!colspan=9 style="background:#00214e; color:#f56d22;"| ACC Tournament
!colspan=9 style="background:#00214e; color:#f56d22;"| NCAA Tournament
Rankings
Awards and honors Ralph Sampson, Adolph Rupp Trophy Ralph Sampson, Naismith College Player of the Year Ralph Sampson, USBWA College Player of the Year Ralph Sampson, John R. Wooden Award
NBA draft Year Round Pick Player NBA club 1983 1 1 Ralph Sampson Houston Rockets 1983 3 68 Craig Robinson Boston Celtics 1984 2 35 Othell Wilson Golden State Warriors
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