The 1984–85 Memphis State Tigers men's basketball team represented Memphis State University as a member of the Metro Conference during the 1984–85 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

After losing in the Sweet 16 each of the previous three seasons, the Tigers broke through to reach the Final Four of the 1985 NCAA tournament and finished with a 31–4 record (13–1 Metro). In the semifinal game Memphis would lose to the eventual National Champions Villanova Wildcats 52–45.

Roster

Schedule and results

!colspan=9 style= | Regular season

!colspan=9 style= | Metro Conference tournament

!colspan=9 style= | NCAA Tournament

Rankings

Awards and honors Keith Lee – Metro Conference Player of the Year, Consensus First-team All-American

References