| 10th Asian Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Japan |
| Dates | November 30 – December 12 |
| Teams | 13 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  China (3rd title) |
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The 1979 Asian Basketball Confederation Championship for Men were held in Nagoya, Japan.