The 1980–81 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team represented the

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during the 1980-81 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, Louisville's 67th season of intercollegiate competition. The Cardinals competed in the

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and were coached by

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, who was in his tenth season. The team played its home games at

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. The Cardinals won the Metro Conference tournament championship (their 3rd), defeating Cincinnati 42–31. As defending Champion Louisville was upset by a half-court shot by U.S. Reed and lost to Arkansas 74–73 in the NCAA tournament second round. The Cardinals finished with a 21–9 (11–1) record.

Roster

Schedule

2012-13 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball media guide.
Retrieved 2013-May-08.

References

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