The 1983 NAIA men's basketball tournament was held in March at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. The 46th annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format. College of Charleston emerged as champions.

Awards and honors Leading scorers: Leading rebounder: Player of the Year: est. 1994.NAIA Championship History

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 * denotes overtime.

See also 1983 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament 1983 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament 1983 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament 1983 NAIA women's basketball tournament

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