1917–18 Philadelphia Sphas season
# 1917–18 Philadelphia Sphas season

The 1917–18 season was the first for the team that would become the Philadelphia Sphas. Playing in the minor-league American Basketball League of Philadelphia, the team was known as Philadelphia YMHA, as they were sponsored by the local branch of the Young Men's Hebrew Association. Game-by-game records not available for this season.

League Standings :

| Team | Wins | Losses | Win % |
| - | - | - | - |
| Philadelphia St. Columba | 14 | 1 | .933 |
| Philadelphia Hancock | 9 | 6 | .600 |
| Brotherhood Beth Israel | 8 | 7 | .533 |
| Girard Alumni | 6 | 9 | .400 |
| Philadelphia YMHA | 4 | 11 | .267 |
| Philadelphia Port Richmond YMCA | 4 | 11 | .267 |
