1978–79 UAB Blazers men's basketball team
| 1978–79 UAB Blazers men's basketball | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| Record | 15–11 |
| Head coach | |
| Assistant coaches |
|
| Home arena | BJCC Arena |
The inaugural 1978–79 UAB Blazers men's basketball team represented the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by head coach Gene Bartow, the Blazers competed as an independent and played their home games at the BJCC Arena. They finished the season 15–11.