The 1981–82 USC Trojans men's basketball team represented the University of Southern California during the 1981–82 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

Led by head coach Stan Morrison, they played their home games at the L. A.

Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California as members of the Pac-10 Conference.

The Trojans were 13–5 in the Pac-10, finishing third behind Oregon State and UCLA.

9 seed in the West region where they fell to Wyoming in the opening round.