The 1980–81 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team represented Michigan State University in the 1980–81 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team played their home games at Jenison Field House in East Lansing, Michigan and were members of the Big Ten Conference. They were coached by Jud Heathcote in his fifth year at Michigan State. The Spartans finished with a record of 13–14, 7–11 to finish in eighth place in Big Ten play.
Previous season The Spartans finished the 1979–80 season 12–15, 6–12 in Big Ten play to finish in ninth place in conference.
Roster and statistics 1980–81 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball teamNoNamePosYearHeightPtsRebAst5Kevin SmithGJR6–213.52.34.810Tim GoreGFR6–41.10.80.312Mike BrkovichGSR6–58.22.22.415Bob FossumGFR5–90.20.20.220Ben TowerFFR6–85.03.80.722Bill CawoodGSO6–70.80.50.223Randy MorrisonGFR6–23.41.11.624Richard MuddFFR6–90.01.50.030Kurt JamesFSR6–731Jay VincentF/CSR6–822.68.51.941Derek PerryFSO6–67.53.90.742Richard KayeFSR6–63.31.80.444Herb BosticF/GSO6–42.41.00.745Kevin RadeletGJR5–110.20.00.045George Cooper2.70.30.052Steve BatesCJR6–100.60.70.0 Source
Schedule and results
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Awards and honors Jay Vincent – All-Big Ten First Team
References