1980–81 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team

The 1980–81 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University during the 1980–81 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The head coach was Rollie Massimino. The team played its home games at Villanova Field House in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the Big East Conference. The team finished tied for 3rd in the conference regular season standings and received a bid to the NCAA tournament before falling to No. 1 seed and eventual Final Four participant Virginia. Villanova finished with a 20–11 record (8–6 Big East).

1980–81 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball
ConferenceBig East Conference
Record20–11 (8–6 Big East)
Head coach
  • Rollie Massimino (9th season)
Assistant coaches
  • Mitch Buonaguro (4th season)
  • Marty Marbach (2nd season)
  • Harry Booth
Home arenaVillanova Field House
1980–81 Big East men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Boston College104 .714237  .767
Georgetown95 .6432012  .625
St. John's86 .5711711  .607
Villanova86 .5712011  .645
Connecticut86 .571209  .690
Syracuse68 .4292212  .647
Seton Hall410 .2861116  .407
Providence311 .2141018  .357
1981 Big East tournament winner
As of March 30, 1981
Rankings from AP poll
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