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.

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.