The 1983 EuroBasket was held in France, and the final in Nantes, disputed by Italy and Spain, with clear victory for the Azzurra by 105-96, with Vilalta and Gilardi as executing arms

In the semi-finals Italy beat the Netherlands without too many problems by 88-69. On the other hand Spain eliminated the Soviet Union, in a match that entered the history of the competition, with Hispanic victory by 95-94. In the fight for the Bronze the metal was for the Soviet Union, which swept the Netherlands by 105-70.

Italy 105
*Marzoratti – 6p
*Riva – 8p
*Vecchiato – 12p
*Sacchetti – 15p
*Meneghin – 7p
Brunamonti – 6p
Gilardi – 16p
Vilalta – 20p
Bonamico – 8p
Caglieris – 7p

Spain 96
*Corbalán – 9p
*Epi – 21p
*Sibilio – 12p
*Martín – 17p
*Romay – 6p
Solozabal – 2p
Iturriaga – 10p
Margall – 4p
Jimenez – 15p