March 9, 1982 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina |
| 2 | DePaul |
| 3 | Virginia |
| 4 | Oregon State |
| 5 | Missouri |
| 6 | Georgetown |
| 7 | Minnesota |
| 8 | Idaho |
| 9 | Memphis |
| 10 | Tulsa |
| 11 | Fresno State |
| 12 | Arkansas |
| 13 | Alabama |
| 14 | West Virginia |
| 15 | Kentucky |
| 16 | Iowa |
| 17 | UAB |
| 18 | Wake Forest |
| 19 | UCLA |
| 20 | Louisville |