1978–79 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team

The 1978–79 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team represented the University of Louisville during the 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, Louisville's 65th season of intercollegiate competition. The Cardinals competed in the Metro Conference and were coached by Denny Crum. The team played home games at Freedom Hall.

1978–79 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball
Metro Conference Champions
ConferenceMetro Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 19
APNo. 13
Record24–8 (9–1 Metro)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Bill Olsen
  • Wade Houston
  • Jerry Jones
Home arenaFreedom Hall
1978–79 Metro Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 13 Louisville91 .900248  .750
Florida State73 .7001910  .655
Memphis State55 .5001315  .464
Virginia Tech46 .400229  .710
Cincinnati46 .4001314  .481
Saint Louis37 .3001017  .370
Tulane28 .200819  .296
1979 Metro Conference tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

The team completed a 24–8 record and reached the Sweet Sixteen of the 1979 NCAA Tournament.

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