The 1979–80 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represented the

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during the 1979–80 college basketball season. The Wildcats were coached by Joe. B. Hall, who was in his 8th season. Kentucky finished with an overall record of 29–6 (15–3 SEC) and were invited to the 1980 NCAA Tournament as a #1 seed. In their opening round match up they easily defeated Florida St. 97–78. But in their Sweet 16 game Kentucky was upset by #4 seed

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55–54.

Schedule

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References

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