1978–79 Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team

The 1978–79 Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team represented Illinois State University during the 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Redbirds, led by first year head coach Bob Donewald, played their home games at Horton Field House and competed as an independent (not a member of a conference). They finished the season 20–10.

Schedule
!colspan=9 style=|Exhibition Season

!colspan=9 style=|Regular Season