The 1982 Big East men's basketball tournament took place at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
Villanova had the best regular season conference record and received the #1 seed.
It was also the last conference post-season tournament before moving to its permanent home, Madison Square Garden, the following season.
Georgetown defeated Villanova in the championship game 72–54, to claim its second Big East tournament Championship.
Most Valuable Player: Eric Floyd, Georgetown All Tournament Team