The 2017–18 Central Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Blue Devils, led by second-year head coach

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, played their home games at the William H. Detrick Gymnasium in

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 14–18, 7–11 in NEC play to finish in eight place. They lost in the first round of the NEC tournament to

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Previous season

The Blue Devils finished the 2016–17 season 6–23, 4–14 in NEC play to finish in ninth place. They failed to qualify for the NEC tournament.

Preseason

In a poll of league coaches at the NEC media day, the Blue Devils were picked to finish in ninth place.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Central Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball The Central Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball team is the men's basketball team that represent Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Northeast Conferen ...