The 1997–98 Detroit Titans men's basketball team represented the University of Detroit Mercy in the 1997–98 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

Led by coach Perry Watson, the Titans played their home games at Calihan Hall as members of the Midwestern Collegiate Conference.

1 seed, they defeated UW-Milwaukee in the quarterfinals before losing to Green Bay in the semifinals.

Despite the early exit, Detroit received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as No.

[2] This 1997–98 team, which tied the school record with 25 wins and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1979, was honored 20 years later.