The 2016–17 Ball State Cardinals men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Cardinals, led by fourth-year head coach James Whitford, played their home games at

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as members of the West Division of the

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. They finished the season 21–13, 11–7 in MAC play to finish in a tie for the West Division title. As the No. 4 seed in the MAC tournament they defeated

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in the quarterfinals to advance to the Semifinals where they lost to

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. They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they lost in the first round to

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Previous season

The Cardinals finished the 2015–16 season 21–14, 10–8 in MAC play to finish in a tie for the West Division championship. They lost to Miami (OH) in the first round of the MAC tournament. They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they defeated Tennessee State and UT Martin to advance to the Quarterfinals before losing to Columbia.

Departures

Incoming Transfers

Recruiting class of 2016

Recruiting class of 2017

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Ball State Cardinals men's basketball seasons