1982–83 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team
The 1982–83 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University during the 1982–83 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.The head coach was Rollie Massimino.The team played its home games at Villanova Field House in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the Big East Conference.The team tied for the regular season Big East title and reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament before falling to high-flying Houston,[2] famously known as "Phi Slama Jama."Villanova finished with a 24–8 record (12–4 Big East).
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