The 1979–80 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team represented the University of California, Los Angeles in the 1979–80 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.
Larry Brown began his first year as head coach.
The Bruins started the season ranked 8th in the nation (AP Poll).
UCLA participated the NCAA tournament going 5–0 before losing to the Louisville Cardinals in the championship game.
Larry Brown (North Carolina) Roster [4] Source[5][6]