1980 NBL season
sports season
The 1980 NBL season was the 2nd season of the National Basketball League (NBL).
Off-Season Changes
Glenelg Tigers withdrew from the league.
Coburg Giants, West Torrens Eagles and Launceston Casino City Tigers joined.
David Claxton replaced Robert Young as Head Coach of Brisbane Bullets.
Adrian Hurley replaced Joe Farrugia as Head Coach of Illawarra Hawks.
Dean Donnollon replaced Bob Turner as Head Coach of Newcastle Falcons.
Regular season
The 1980 regular season took place over 18 rounds between 2 February 1980 and 8 June 1980. Each team played 22 games, against every opponent twice.
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10
Round 11
Round 12
Round 13
Round 14
Round 15
Round 16
Round 17
Round 18
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on 8 June 1980. Source: NBL.com.au
The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the results in games played between the teams will determine order of seeding.
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