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1981 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament

1981 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament
Classification Division I
Season 1980–81
Teams 8
Site Carrier Dome
Syracuse, NY
Champions Syracuse (1st title)
Winning coach Jim Boeheim (1st title)
MVP Leo Rautins (Syracuse)
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1980–81 Big East men's basketball standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   PCT     W   L   PCT
Boston College 10 4   .714     23 7   .767
Georgetown 9 5   .643     20 12   .625
St. John's 8 6   .571     17 11   .607
Villanova 8 6   .571     20 11   .645
Connecticut 8 6   .571     20 9   .690
Syracuse 6 8   .429     22 12   .647
Seton Hall 4 10   .286     11 16   .407
Providence 3 11   .214     10 18   .357
† 1981 Big East Tournament winner
As of March 30, 1981; Rankings from AP Poll

The 1981 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament took place at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY. It was a single-elimination tournament with three rounds. Boston College had the best regular season conference record and received the #1 seed.

Syracuse defeated Villanova in the championship game 87–81.

Most Valuable Player: Leo Rautins, Syracuse

All Tournament Team


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