1980 NBL season
| 1980 NBL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball League |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | 2 February 1980 – 8 June 1980 14 June 1980 (Semi–Finals) 15 June 1980 (Grand Final) |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| TV partner(s) | ABC |
| Regular season | |
| Top seed | St. Kilda Saints |
| Season MVP | Mike Jones |
| Top scorer | Rocky Smith (737 - 33.5 ppg) |
| Finals | |
| Champions | St. Kilda Saints |
| Runners-up | West Adelaide Bearcats |
| Finals MVP | Rocky Smith |
The 1980 NBL season was the second season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of 12 teams contested the league. The regular season was played between 2 February 1980 and 8 June 1980, and was followed by a post-season featuring the top four in 14–15 June 1980.
The home and away season took place over 18 rounds between 2 February 1980 and 8 June 1980.
This is the ladder at the end of season, before the finals. In all, 132 games were played, 22 for each team.
There were two semi-finals, and then one grand final. All three of these finals were sudden death.
1st place played 4th place on the end of year ladder, and then 2nd place played 3rd place.
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