1979 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament
March 20 - March 24, 1979 · Murphy Center - MTSU - Murfreesboro, TN
State Champion
Memphis East High School
Pictured: Mark Price, Michael Toler, Derrick Crawford, James Harris, Marvin Burks, Robert Manning, Joseph Evans, Lindsey Gilland, Ottis Durrett, Joseph Smith, Eric Laird, Dwight Terry, Reginald Mosby
Tournament Schedule/Results
| Day | Date | Time | # | Matchup | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM | Game 1 | Memphis East 55, Bellevue 52 | Results | ||
| Wednesday | 9:00 PM | Game 2 | Harriman 51, Powell 45 | Results | ||
| Tuesday | 7:30 PM | Game 3 | Knoxville Rule 82, Memphis Messick 78 | Results | ||
| Tuesday | 1:30 PM | Game 4 | Kingston 60, Brentwood Academy 59 | Results | ||
| Thursday | 7:30 PM | Game 5 | Memphis East 66, Harriman 55 | Results | ||
| Thursday | 9:00 PM | Game 6 | Knoxville Rule 68, Kingston 67 | Results | ||
| Saturday | 7:15 PM | Game 7 | Memphis East 68, Knoxville Rule 63 | Results |
Participating Schools
Bellevue
Brentwood Academy
Harriman
Kingston
Memphis East
Messick
Powell
Rule