The 1981–82 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team represented Michigan State University in the 1981–82 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team played their home games at Jenison Field House in East Lansing, Michigan and were members of the Big Ten Conference. They were coached by Jud Heathcote in his sixth year at Michigan State. The Spartans finished with a record of 11–17, 6–12 to finish in a tie for seventh place in Big Ten play.
Due to NCAA sanctions against Wisconsin for providing improper benefits for players, MSU's official record for the year is 12–16, 7–11.
Previous season The Spartans finished the 1980–81 season 13–14, 7–11 in Big Ten play to finish in eighth place in conference.
Roster and statistics 1981–82 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball teamNoNamePosYearHeightPtsRebAst5Kevin Smith GSR6–215.62.14.510Tim GoreGSO6–40.40.00.011Sam VincentGFR6–211.72.83.120Ben TowerFSO6–85.44.60.822Bill CawoodFJR6–70.50.40.223Randy MorrisonGSO6–25.01.51.624Richard MuddFSO6–93.31.90.230Kurt JamesFSR6–71.53.20.335Larry PolecFFR6–841Derek PerryFJR6–68.65.41.442Kevin WillisCSO7–06.04.20.143Evaristo PerezF2.01.60.244Herb BosticGJR6–41.00.70.150Cleveland BibbensFSO6–62.81.90.352Steve BatesCSR6–100.50.80.0 Source
Schedule and results
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Awards and honors Kevin Smith – All-Big Ten First Team Source
References