The 1979–80 Boise State Broncos men's basketball team represented Boise State University during the 1979–80 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Broncos were led by seventh-year head coach Bus Connor and played their home games on campus at Bronco Gymnasium in Boise, Idaho. They finished the regular season at with a record in the Big Sky Conference, last in the BSU defeated rival Idaho in overtime in the Kibbie Dome on January 12; it was the Vandals' only home loss of the season and their last at home for over Connor announced his resignation, effective at the end of the season, with five games remaining. The Broncos lost four straight, then defeated Nevada in the finale on February 23 Dave Leach, an assistant at Oregon State under Ralph Miller, became head coach in No Broncos were named to the all-conference team; center Dave Richardson and guard Dave Williams were honorable mention. References External links Sports Reference – Boise State Broncos – 1979–80 basketball season Boise State Broncos men's basketball seasons Boise State Boise State