Conference Big Ten Conference AP No. Not ranked Head coach Lou Henson | Coaches No. Not ranked 1978–79 record 19–11 (7–11 Big Ten) Assistant coach Tony Yates | |
The 1978–79 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team represented the University of Illinois.
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In 1978-79 season, Illinois finished seventh in the Big Ten, but went 19-11 overall, including ascension to No. 2 in the national polls after starting the year 15-0. During this season, Illinois upset top-ranked Michigan State and Magic Johnson, 57-55, in one of the school’s most memorable games. It was during this season that Illinois also led the nation in field-goal percentage defense (.404).
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