1977–78 Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team

1977–78 Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record12–15 (5-13 Big Ten)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
MVPRonnie Lester
Home arenaIowa Field House
(Capacity: 13,365)
1977–78 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 4 Michigan State153 .833255  .833
No. 13 Indiana126 .667218  .724
Minnesota126 .6671710  .630
Michigan117 .6111611  .593
Purdue117 .6111611  .593
Ohio State99 .5001611  .593
Illinois711 .3891314  .481
Iowa513 .2781215  .444
Northwestern414 .222819  .296
Wisconsin414 .222819  .296
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1977–78 Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team represented the University of Iowa as members of the Big Ten Conference. The team was led by head coach Lute Olson, coaching in his 4th season at the school, and played their home games at the Iowa Field House. They finished the season 12–15 overall and 5–13 in Big Ten play.