1979-80 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team

1979–80 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball
NCAA National Champions NCAA Midwest Regional Champions Metro Conference Champions Metro Conference Tournament Champions
NCAA Men's Division I Tournament Championship Game, W 59-54 v. UCLA
Conference	Metro Conference
Ranking
Coaches	No. 4
AP	No. 2
1979–80 record	33–3 (12–0 Metro)
Head coach	Denny Crum
Assistant coach	Bill Olsen
Assistant coach	Wade Houston
Assistant coach	Jerry Jones
Home arena	Freedom Hall
Seasons ← 1978–79 1980–81 →

The 1979–80 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team represented the University of Louisville during the 1979–80 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, Louisville's 66th season of intercollegiate competition. The Cardinals competed in the Metro Conference and were coached by Denny Crum. The team played home games at Freedom Hall.

The team completed a 33-3 record and brought Louisville basketball their first NCAA National Championship when they defeated UCLA 59-54, led by Darrell Griffith AKA dr. Dunkeinstien and his 23 points.