Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1979
The 7-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1979 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Wilt Chamberlain and .
| Hall of Famer | Category | Committee | Position |
| Wilt Chamberlain | Player | C | |
| Ray Meyer | Coach | ||
| John McLendon | Coach | ||
| Pete Newell | Coach | ||
| Sam Barry | Coach | ||
| Edgar Hickey | Coach | ||
| James Enright | Referee |
| ⇦ 1978 | 1980 ⇨ |
| ⇦ 1978 | 1980 ⇨ |