1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
| 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season | |
|---|---|
| Preseason AP No. 1 | Duke Blue Devils |
| NCAA Tournament | 1979 |
| Tournament dates | March 9 – 26, 1979 |
| National Championship | Special Events Center Salt Lake City, Utah |
| NCAA Champions | Michigan State Spartans |
| Helms National Champions | Michigan State Spartans |
| Other champions | Indiana Hoosiers (NIT) |
| Player of the Year (Naismith, Wooden) | Larry Bird, Indiana State |
| Player of the Year (Helms) | Larry Bird, Indiana State |
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.