1997–98 Ohio Bobcats men's basketball team

1997–98 Ohio Bobcats men's basketball
ConferenceMid-American Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record5–21 (3–15 MAC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Mike Elfers
  • James Jones
  • Kevin Eckert
Home arenaConvocation Center
1997–98 Mid-American Conference men's basketball standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
East
Akron 13 5   .722 17 10   .630
Kent State 9 9   .500 13 17   .433
Miami 9 9   .500 17 12   .586
Marshall 7 11   .389 11 16   .407
Bowling Green 7 11   .389 10 16   .385
Ohio 3 15   .167 5 21   .192
West
Ball State 14 4   .778 21 8   .724
Western Michigan 14 4   .778 21 8   .724
Eastern Michigan 13 5   .722 20 10   .667
Toledo 10 8   .556 15 12   .556
Northern Illinois 6 12   .333 10 16   .385
Central Michigan 3 15   .167 5 21   .192
† 1998 MAC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1997–98 Ohio Bobcats men's basketball team represented Ohio University in the college basketball season of 1997–98. The team was coached by Larry Hunter and played their home games at the Convocation Center. They finished the season 5–21 and finished tied for last in the MAC regular season with a conference record of 3–15. 21 losses is the most in Ohio history.