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1980–81 Wichita State Shockers Men's Basketball Team
The 1980–81 Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team represented Wichita State University in the 1980–81 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They played their home games at the University of Wichita Field House. They were in their 36th season as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference and 75th season overall. They were led by head coach Gene Smithson in his third season at the school. They finished the season 26–7, 12–4 in Missouri Valley play to finish in first place. They received a bid to the 1981 NCAA Tournament and advanced to the regional finals before falling to LSU. Roster Schedule and results , - !colspan=12 style="", Regular season , - !colspan=12 style="", MVC tournament , - !colspan=9 style="" , Rankings * Awards and honors *Antoine Carr – AP Honorable Mention All-American *Cliff Levingston – AP Honorable Mention All-American References {{DEFAULTSORT:1980-81 Wichit ...
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Gene Smithson
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1980–81 Creighton Bluejays Men's Basketball Team
The 1980–81 Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team represented Creighton University during the 1980–81 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Bluejays, led by head coach Tom Apke, played their home games at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. The Jays finished with a 21–9 record (11–5 MVC), and won the Missouri Valley Conference tournament to earn an automatic bid to the 1981 NCAA tournament. As No. 8 seed in the Mideast region, the Jays fell to No. 9 seed Saint Joseph's in the opening round. Roster Schedule and results , - !colspan=9 style=, Regular season , - !colspan=9 style=, , - !colspan=9 style=, 1981 NCAA tournament References {{DEFAULTSORT:1980-81 Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team Creighton Creighton Creighton Bluejays men's basketball seasons Creighton Bluejays men's bask Creighton Bluejays men's bask ...
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