1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season

The 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1978, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1979 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament championship game on March 26, 1979, at the Special Events Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Michigan State Spartans won their first NCAA national championship with a 75–64 victory over the Indiana State Sycamores.

1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
Preseason AP No. 1Duke Blue Devils
NCAA Tournament1979
Tournament datesMarch 9 – 26, 1979
National ChampionshipSpecial Events Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
NCAA ChampionsMichigan State Spartans
Helms National ChampionsMichigan State Spartans
Other championsIndiana Hoosiers (NIT)
Player of the Year
(Naismith, Wooden)		Larry Bird, Indiana State
Player of the Year
(Helms)		Larry Bird, Indiana State
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