The 1982–83 St. John's Redmen basketball team represented St. John's University 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 ...

. The team was coached by

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in his fifteenth year at the school. St. John's home games are played at Alumni Hall and

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and the team is a member of the

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. The team had an overall record of 28–5 (12–4 Big East) They advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in the 1983 NCAA Tournament before losing to

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70–67.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

Team players drafted into the NBA

References

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