1979–80 Missouri Tigers men's basketball team

The 1979–80 Missouri Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of Missouri during the 1979–80 NCAA men's basketball season. Led by legendary coach Norm Stewart, the Tigers won the Big 8 regular season title by three games, but were upset in the semifinal round of the Big 8 Tournament. Missouri reached the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated by Louisiana State to finish with a 25–6 record (11–3 Big 8).

1979–80 Missouri Tigers men's basketball
Big Eight regular season champions
NCAA Tournament, Regional semifinals, L 68–83 vs. LSU
ConferenceBig Eight Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 14
APNo. 16
Record25–6 (11–3 Big 8)
Head coach
  • Norm Stewart (13th season)
Assistant coachGary Garner (3rd season)
CaptainLarry Drew
Home arenaHearnes Center
1979–80 Big Eight Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 16 Missouri113 .786256  .806
Kansas State86 .571229  .710
Nebraska86 .5711813  .581
Kansas77 .5001514  .517
Colorado77 .5001710  .630
Oklahoma68 .4291512  .556
Iowa State59 .3571116  .407
Oklahoma State410 .2861017  .370
1980 Big Eight tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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