1979–80 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 1979–80 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 17, 1979, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1980 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament championship game on March 24, 1980, at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals won their first NCAA national championship with a 59–54 victory over the UCLA Bruins.
| 1979–80 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | Indiana Hoosiers |
| NCAA Tournament | 1980 |
| Tournament dates | March 6 – 24, 1980 |
| National Championship | Market Square Arena Indianapolis |
| NCAA Champions | Louisville Cardinals |
| Helms National Champions | Louisville Cardinals |
| Other champions | Virginia Cavaliers (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Mark Aguirre, DePaul (Naismith) Darrell Griffith, Louisville (Wooden) |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Darrell Griffith, Louisville |
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