The Mahoning Valley Wildcats (sometimes referred to as the Youngstown Wildcats), were a team in the International Basketball League based in Struthers, Ohio.
Rob Spon coached the Wildcats, who went 12-7 in their first season.
The Wildcats were led in scoring by Rick McFadden, who tied for ninth in the league with 22.8 ppg.
Three players made the all-star team, McFadden, Lawrence Culver, and TeJay Anderson.
With no notice, the Wildcats were removed from the IBL schedule in early 2006, having been replaced by the Lansing Capitals.