The 1982–83 Georgia Bulldogs basketball team represented the

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as a member of the

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during the 1982–83 NCAA men's basketball season. The team was led by head coach

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, and played their home games at Stegeman Coliseum in

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. The Bulldogs won the

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, and continued their winning ways in the East Region of the NCAA tournament. They defeated #1 seed St. John's and #2 seed

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to reach the Final Four for the first time in program history. The Bulldogs lost to

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's famed North Carolina State Wolfpack to finish the season at 24–10.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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