The 1980–81 LSU Tigers basketball team represented

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as a member of the

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during the 1980–81 NCAA men's basketball season. The head coach was

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, and the team played their home games at

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. After a loss to

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in the

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, the Tigers won 26 consecutive games before a loss at

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in the regular season finale. As No. 1 seed in the Midwest region, the Tigers avenged the early season loss to Arkansas in the Sweet Sixteen and defeated

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to reach the Final Four. The team finished with a record of 31–5 (17–1 SEC).

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

^Coaches did not release a Week 1 poll.

NBA Draft

References

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NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons

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