February 2, 1982 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri |
| 2 | North Carolina |
| 3 | Virginia |
| 4 | DePaul |
| 5 | Iowa |
| 6 | Minnesota |
| 7 | San Francisco |
| 8 | Alabama |
| 9 | Kentucky |
| 10 | Oregon State |
| 11 | Tulsa |
| 12 | Texas |
| 13 | Wake Forest |
| 14 | Arkansas |
| 15 | Idaho |
| 16 | Tennessee |
| 17 | Fresno State |
| 18 | West Virginia |
| 19 | Kansas State |
| 19 | Memphis |