CitePlayers of the Year
| Ralph Sampson, Virginia | UPI, AP, USBWA, Naismith |
| Danny Ainge, BYU | NABC, Wooden |
| NIT Tournament (32 teams) | 1981 College Basketball Recap | Coaches of the Year |
See also:
| Ralph Sampson, Virginia | UPI, AP, USBWA, Naismith |
| Danny Ainge, BYU | NABC, Wooden |
| NIT Tournament (32 teams) | 1981 College Basketball Recap | Coaches of the Year |