The 2016–17 Bradley Braves men's basketball team represented Bradley University during the

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. The Braves, led by second-year head coach Brian Wardle, played their home games at

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as members of the Missouri Valley Conference. They finished the season 13–20, 7–11 in MVC play to finish in a tie for sixth place. As the No. 7 seed in the MVC tournament, they defeated

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in the first round before losing to

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in the quarterfinals.

Previous season

The

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finished the 2015–16 season 5–27, 3–15 in Missouri Valley play to finish in ninth place. They lost in the first round of the Missouri Valley tournament to Loyola–Chicago.

Preseason

The Missouri Valley Conference's preseason poll picked Bradley to finish in eighth place in the MVC.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming Transfers

2016 recruiting class

2017 Recruiting class

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Bradley Braves men's basketball The Bradley Braves men's basketball team represents Bradley University, located in Peoria, Illinois, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They compete as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference. The Braves are currently coached by Bri ...