It was the Jimmy Carter Administration the last time Iowa men’s basketball advanced to the Final Four.
Coach Lute Olson and the 1980 Hawkeyes beat Georgetown 81-80 in the Elite Eight, clinching the school’s first Final Four berth since 1956.
Waite’s Winning Play
Steve Waite’s basket-and-free throw with five seconds left was the winning play for Iowa.
Other top players on the 1979-80 Hawkeyes included Ronnie Lester, Kenny Arnold, Steve Krafcisin, Kevin Boyle and Vince Brookins.
1980 Final Four Result
Iowa played Louisville in Final Four, losing 80-72 in Indianapolis.
Hawkeyes Aim For Return
This year’s Hawkeyes have a chance to get there, too.
They beat Nebraska in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night.
They’ll play Illinois in the Elite Eight on Saturday (5:09 p.m. CT, TBS and truTV).
This year’s Final Four? Also in Indianapolis.