2017–18 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team

The 2017–18 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented Drexel University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by second-year head coach Zach Spiker, played their home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as members of the Colonial Athletic Association. They finished the season 13–20, 6–12 in CAA play to finish in a four-way tie for seventh place. They defeated James Madison in the first round of the CAA tournament before losing in the quarterfinals to College of Charleston.

On February 22, 2018, the Dragons set the record for the greatest comeback in Division I basketball history when they overcame a 34-point defect (trailing 53–19 at one point) to beat Delaware 85–83.

Previous season
The Dragons finished the 2016–17 season 9–23, 3–15 in CAA play to finish in 10th place. They lost to James Madison in the CAA tournament.

Preseason
In a poll of the league coaches, media relations directors, and media members at the CAA's media day, Drexel was picked to finish in ninth place in the CAA. Sophomore guard Kurk Lee was named to the preseason All-CAA second team.

Schedule and results
!colspan=12 style=| Exhibition

!colspan=12 style=| Non-conference regular season

!colspan=12 style=| CAA regular season

!colspan=12 style=| CAA Tournament

Team statistics
As of the end of the season. Indicates team leader in each category.

(FG%, FT% leader = minimum 50 att.; 3P% leader = minimum 20 att.)

Awards

 * Tramaine Isabell
 * Team Most Valuable Player
 * CAA All-Conference Second Team
 * 2017 Paradise Jam All-Tournament Team
 * CAA Player of the Week (3)


 * Austin Williams
 * "Sweep" Award (team leader in blocks)
 * Dragon "D" Award (team's top defensive player)
 * CAA All-Defensive Team


 * Jarvis Doles
 * CAA Rookie of the Week


 * Kurk Lee
 * Assist Award (team leader in assists)
 * Preseason CAA All-Conference Second Team


 * Tim Perry Jr
 * Samuel D. Cozen Award (most improved player)


 * Troy Harper
 * Donald Shank Spirit & Dedication Award


 * Alihan Demir
 * Team Academic Award