1982–83 Ohio Bobcats men's basketball team

The 1982–83 Ohio Bobcats men's basketball team represented Ohio University as a member of the Mid-American Conference in the college basketball season of 1982–83. The team was coached by Danny Nee in his third season at Ohio. They played their home games at Convocation Center. The Bobcats finished with a record of 23–9 and second in the MAC regular season with a conference record of 12–6. They won the MAC tournament with wins over Eastern Michigan, Toledo, and MAC regular season champion Bowling Green. John Devereaux was named the tournament MVP. They received a bid to the NCAA tournament. There they defeated Illinois State before losing to Kentucky in the second round. 23 wins was the school record at the time.

1982–83 Ohio Bobcats men's basketball
MAC tournament champions
NCAA tournament, Second Round
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record23–9 (12–6 MAC)
Head coach
Home arenaConvocation Center
1982–83 Mid-American Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Bowling Green153 .833219  .700
Ohio126 .667239  .719
Toledo108 .5561712  .586
Ball State108 .5561712  .586
Miami108 .5561315  .464
Kent State99 .5001513  .536
Eastern Michigan810 .4441216  .429
Northern Illinois810 .4441116  .407
Central Michigan513 .2781017  .370
Western Michigan315 .167523  .179
Mid-American Conference tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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