| Year: | 1980 |
| Conference: | Eastern 8 |
| Division: | I |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Teams: | 8 |
| Arena: | Civic Arena |
| City: | Pittsburgh |
| Champions: | Villanova |
| Titlecount: | 2nd |
| Coach: | Rollie Massimino |
| Coachcount: | 2nd |
| Mvp: | Lowes Moore |
| Mvpteam: | West Virginia |
The 1980 Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Civic Arena from February 26, 1980, to March 1, 1980 (first round games at campus sites). Villanova defeated West Virginia 74-62 to win their second tournament championship. Lowes Moore of West Virginia was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.