The 1982–83 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team represented the

University of Louisville The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public university, public research university in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Kentucky state university system. Chartered in 1798 as the Jefferson Seminary, it became in the 19t ...

during the

1982–83 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The 1982–83 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1982 and ended with the 1983 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Final Four in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 4, 1983. The 1982–83 NC State Wolfpack men's baske ...

, Louisville's 70th season of intercollegiate competition. The Cardinals competed in the

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and were coached by

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, who was in his twelfth season. The team played its home games at

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. The Cardinals won the Metro Conference tournament championship (their 4th), defeating Tulane 66–51. Louisville defeated Kentucky 80–68 (OT) to win the NCAA tournament Mideast Regional and advance to the Final Four (their 6th) where they fell to eventual runner-up Houston 94–81. The Cardinals finished with a 32–4 (11–0) record.

Roster

Schedule

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Rankings

NCAA tournament

Mideast region

Final four

References

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NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons

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