The 2017–18 Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The 49ers, led by interim head coach

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, played their home games at the Dale F. Halton Arena as members

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. They finished the season 6–23, 2–16 in C-USA play to finish in last place. They failed to qualify for the C-USA tournament. On December 14, 2017, head coach

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was fired after a 3–6 start to the season and was replaced by Fancher. Houston Fancher was named interim coach for the remainder of the season. On March 6, 2018, new athletic director Mike Hill fired Fancher. On March 19, the school hired

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associate head coach

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as their new head coach.

Previous season

The 49ers finished the 2016–17 season 13–17, 7–11 in C-USA play to finish in 10th place. They lost to UAB in the first round of the C-USA tournament.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming transfers

2017 recruiting class

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Charlotte 49ers men's basketball seasons