1980 Big Eight Conference Men's Basketball Tournament

The 1980 Big Eight Men's Basketball Tournament was held February 26–28 at a combination of on-campus gymnasiums and the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas State defeated rivals Kansas in the championship game, 79–58, to win their second Big Eight men's basketball tournament. The Wildcats, in turn, received a bid to the 1980 NCAA Tournament. Missouri was the only other Big Eight team to receive an invite to this year's tournament.

1980 Big Eight Conference Men's Basketball Tournament

The 1980 Big Eight Men's Basketball Tournament was held February 26–28 at a combination of on-campus gymnasiums and the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas State defeated rivals Kansas in the championship game, 79–58, to win their second Big Eight men's basketball tournament. The Wildcats, in turn, received a bid to the 1980 NCAA Tournament. Missouri was the only other Big Eight team to receive an invite to this year's tournament.