| Year: | 1917–18 |
| Record: | 6–10 |
| Sport: | Basketball |
| Conference: | Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Short Conf: | MVIAA |
| Team: | Iowa State Cyclones |
| Head Coach: | Harter Walter |
| Conf Record: | 1–6 |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Stadium: | State Gymnasium |
The 1917–18 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team (also known informally as Ames) represented Iowa State University during the 1917-18 NCAA College men's basketball season. The Cyclones were coached by Harter Walter, who was in his third season with the Cyclones. They played their home games at the State Gymnasium in Ames, Iowa.
They finished the season 6–10, 1–6 in Missouri Valley play to finish in sixth place.
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