1978–79 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team

The 1978–79 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represented Iowa State University during the 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Cyclones were coached by Lynn Nance, who was in his third season with the Cyclones.They played their home games at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

1978–79 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball
ConferenceBig Eight Conference
Record11–16 (6–8 Big Eight)
Head coach
  • Lynn Nance (3rd season)
Home arenaHilton Coliseum
1978–79 Big Eight Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 16 Oklahoma104 .7142110  .677
Missouri86 .5711315  .464
Kansas State86 .5711612  .571
Kansas86 .5711811  .621
Nebraska77 .5001413  .519
Iowa State68 .4291116  .407
Oklahoma State59 .3571215  .444
Colorado410 .2861413  .519
1979 Big Eight tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

They finished the season 11–16, 6–8 in Big Eight play to finish in sixth place. The Cyclones lost in the first round of the Big Eight tournament to Kansas, falling 91-70.

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