The 2016–17 Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team represented the

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in the

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was in his 11th year as head coach of Ole Miss. The Rebels were members of the

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and played their home games at

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. They finished the season 22–14, 10–8 in SEC play to finish in a three-way tie for fifth place. They defeated

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in the second round of the

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before losing in the quarterfinals to

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. They were invited to the

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where they defeated

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and

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before losing in the quarterfinals to

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Previous season

The Rebels finished the season 20–12, 10–8 in SEC play to finish in a tie for sixth place. They lost to

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in the second round of the

. Despite having 20 wins, they did not participate in a postseason tournament.

Departures

Incoming transfers

Recruits

Recruiting class of 2017

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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