The 1997–98 Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team represented Saint Louis University in the 1997–98 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

The Billikens were led by head coach Charlie Spoonhour who was in his sixth season at Saint Louis.

The team played their home games at the Kiel Center and were a member of Conference USA.

The Billikens eliminated UMass in the opening round before they were defeated by No.

Hughes was named USBWA National Freshman of the Year and was later taken 8th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1998 NBA draft.