The 1979–80 Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team represented

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and was a member of the

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. It was

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's freshman year with the Cavaliers.

Roster

Schedule

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Awards and honors

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, 3rd Team

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* Jeff Lamp, 2nd Team All-ACC *

, NIT Most Valuable Player * Ralph Sampson, ACC Rookie of the Year

NBA draft

References

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National Invitation Tournament championship seasons

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