December 21, 1982 AP Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia |
| 2 | Kentucky |
| 3 | UCLA |
| 4 | Memphis |
| 5 | Indiana |
| 6 | Missouri |
| 7 | St. John's |
| 8 | Alabama |
| 9 | Tennessee |
| 10 | Iowa |
| 11 | Georgetown |
| 12 | Arkansas |
| 13 | Syracuse |
| 14 | Louisville |
| 15 | North Carolina State |
| 16 | West Virginia |
| 17 | UNLV |
| 18 | Villanova |
| 19 | Houston |
| 20 | Tulsa |