1981–82 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team

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Conference Big Ten Conference Head coach Lou Henson Assistant coach Dick Nagy		1981–82 record 18–11 (10–8 Big Ten) Assistant coach Tony Yates Assistant coach Bob Hull

The 1981–82 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team represented the University of Illinois.

Regular season

The 1982 season brought Illinois another post-season appearance, in the NIT, and an 18-11 record. Derek Harper led the Big Ten in assists and steals.

Head Coach Lou Henson (7th year at Illinois)

Source

First Round

Illinois 126, Long Island 78

Second Round

Dayton 61, Illinois 58

Derek Harper

Fighting Illini All-Century team (2005)

James Griffin & Perry Range

Team Co-Most Valuable Players

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