1980-81 Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team
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The 1980–81 Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team represented University of Virginia
and was a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference
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University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
and was a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
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NCAA basketball tournament
- West
- Virginia 54, Villanova 50
- Virginia 62, Tennessee 48
- Virginia 74, Brigham Young 60
- Final Four
- North Carolina 78, Virginia 65
- Third Place Game
- Virginia 78, Louisiana State 74
Awards and honors
- Ralph SampsonRalph SampsonRalph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
, Adolph Rupp TrophyAdolph Rupp TrophyThe Adolph F. Rupp Trophy is an award given annually to the top player in men's Division I NCAA basketball. It is considered one of the top awards in college basketball. The recipient of the award is selected by an independent panel consisting of national sportswriters, coaches, and sports... - Ralph Sampson, AP Player of the YearAssociated Press College Basketball Player of the YearThe Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year award was established in 1961 to recognize the best college basketball player of the year, as voted upon by the Associated Press .-AP Player of the Year winners:*2011 — Jimmer Fredette, BYU...
- Ralph Sampson, Naismith College Player of the YearNaismith College Player of the YearThe Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball , Dr. James Naismith....
- Ralph Sampson, USBWA College Player of the YearOscar Robertson TrophyThe Oscar Robertson Trophy is given out annually to outstanding men's college basketball players by the United States Basketball Writers Association . The trophy is considered to be the oldest of its kind and has been given out since 1959...
- Ralph Sampson, UPI Player of the YearUPI College Basketball Player of the YearThe UPI College Basketball Player of the Year was an annual basketball award given to the best men's basketball player in NCAA Division I competition. The award was first given following the 1954–55 season and was discontinued following the 1995–96 season...
- Ralph Sampson, Consensus 1st Team All-American1981 NCAA Men's Basketball All-AmericansThe Consensus 1981 College Basketball All-American team, as determined by aggregating the results of four major All-American teams. To earn "consensus" status, a player must win honors from a majority of the following teams: the Associated Press, the USBWA, The United Press International and the...
- Ralph Sampson, ACC Player of the Year
- Ralph Sampson, 1st Team All-ACC
- Jeff LampJeff LampJeffrey Alan Lamp is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1st round of the 1981 NBA Draft. A 6'6" guard-forward from the University of Virginia, Lamp played in 6 NBA seasons for 4 different teams...
, Consensus 2nd Team All-American - Jeff Lamp, 1st Team All-ACC
Team players drafted into the NBA
| Year | Round | Pick | Player | NBA Club |
| 1981 1981 NBA Draft The 1981 NBA Draft was the 35th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 9, 1981, before the 1981–82 season. The draft was broadcast in the United States on the USA Network. In this draft, 23 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball... |
1 | 15 | Jeff Lamp Jeff Lamp Jeffrey Alan Lamp is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1st round of the 1981 NBA Draft. A 6'6" guard-forward from the University of Virginia, Lamp played in 6 NBA seasons for 4 different teams... |
Portland Trail Blazers Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the... |
| 1981 | 4 | 77 | Lee Raker | San Diego Clippers |
| 1981 | 7 | 159 | Lewis Latimore | Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center.... |
| 1982 1982 NBA Draft The 1982 NBA Draft took place on June 29, 1982 at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.-Key:-Draft:-Other picks:-External links:**... |
4 | 77 | Jeff Jones Jeff Jones (basketball coach) Jeffrey Allen Jones is an American college basketball coach and currently the head coach of the American University men's basketball team. Jones took the helm of American basketball on April 17, 2000, becoming the 17th coach in the school's history... |
Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
| 1983 1983 NBA Draft The 1983 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1983 in New York City. A total of 226 players were selected over 10 rounds by the league's 23 teams. At least three players from the 1983 draft now serve as coaches... |
1 | 1 | Ralph Sampson Ralph Sampson Ralph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No... |
Houston Rockets Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being... |
| 1983 | 3 | 68 | Craig Robinson | Boston Celtics Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which... |
| 1984 1984 NBA Draft The 1984 NBA Draft was the 38th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on June 19, 1984 before the 1984–85 season. The draft was broadcast in the United States on the USA Network. In this draft,... |
2 | 35 | Othell Wilson Othell Wilson Coatlen Othell Wilson is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'0" 190 lb point guard and played collegiately at the University of Virginia from 1980 to 1984. He attended Woodbridge High School and Gar-Field Senior High School, both in Virginia... |
Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
See also
- Virginia Cavaliers men's basketballVirginia Cavaliers men's basketballThe Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:...
- 1981 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament1981 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe 1981 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 48 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 12, 1981, and ended with the championship game on March 30 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...