1997–98 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team

The 1997–98 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team represented Valparaiso University during the 1997–98 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Crusaders, led by tenth-year head coach Homer Drew, played their home games at the Athletics–Recreation Center as members of the Mid-Continent Conference. This season is one of the most memorable in program history as the Crusaders made a run to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament. The opening round victory over Ole Miss is best known for "The Shot" that sparked the Crusaders' Cinderella run. The team finished with a record of 23–10 (13–3 Mid-Con).

1997–98 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball
Mid-Con Regular season champions
Mid-Con tournament champions
ConferenceMid-Continent Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 23
Record23–10 (13–3 Mid-Con)
Head coach
Home arenaAthletics–Recreation Center
1997–98 Mid-Continent Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Valparaiso133 .8132310  .697
Oral Roberts124 .7501912  .613
Youngstown State115 .688209  .690
Western Illinois115 .6881611  .593
Buffalo97 .5631513  .536
Missouri-Kansas City79 .438918  .333
Southern Utah412 .250720  .259
Northeastern Illinois313 .188619  .240
Chicago State214 .125225  .074
1998 Mid-Con Tournament winner
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