1979–80 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team

1979–80 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball
EAA Regular season champions
EAA Tournament champions
ConferenceEastern Athletic Association
Record23–8 (7–3 EAA)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaVillanova Field House
1979–80 Eastern 8 men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Villanova73 .700238  .742
Duquesne63 .6671810  .643
Rutgers63 .6671414  .500
Pittsburgh54 .5561712  .586
George Washington55 .5001511  .577
St. Bonaventure13 .2501611  .593
West Virginia44 .5001514  .517
UMass09 .000224  .077
1980 Eastern 8 Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1979–80 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University during the 1979–80 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The head coach was Rollie Massimino. The team played its home games at Villanova Field House in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the Eastern Athletic Association. The team won the regular season Big East title and reached the second round of the NCAA tournament before falling to Syracuse. Villanova finished with a 23–8 record (7–3 Big East).