The level scheme of Y82 is investigated via the Ni58(27Al,2pn) reaction at a beam energy from 75 to 105 MeV. Excitation functions and neutron-γ coincidences were performed in order to obtain the isotopic identification of the measured γ rays. From the angular distribution, γ-γ, and delayed coincidence data a decay scheme was constructed. It exhibits a sequence of levels with probable spin values ranging up to Iπ=(17+), two of them being isomeric states. In particular, the nuclear structure below the Iπ=(9+) is analyzed. The interpretation of these states in terms of the πg9/2νg9/2 multiplet is discussed. © 1995 The American Physical Society.