The 1979–80 Alcorn State Braves basketball team represented Alcorn State University during the 1979–80 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

The Braves, led by head coach Davey Whitney, played their home games at the Davey Whitney Complex and were members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

9 seed South Alabama, 70–62, and then played No.

1 seed LSU tough before falling, 98–88.

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