The 1978–79 Detroit Titans men's basketball team represented the University of Detroit in the 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team played at Calihan Hall in Detroit. The Titans were led by second-year head coach Smokey Gaines, a former assistant coach serving under Dick Vitale. After missing out on a bid the previous season, the Titans received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Playing as the No. 7 seed in the Mideast region, Detroit fell to No. 10 seed Lamar in the opening round to finish the season with a 22–6 record. Roster Schedule and results |- !colspan=9 style=| Regular Season |- !colspan=9 style=| NCAA Tournament Rankings References Detroit Mercy Titans men's basketball seasons Detroit Detroit Detroit Titans men's b Detroit Titans men's b