The 2017–18 North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team represented North Dakota State University in the

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. The Bison, led by fourth-year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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as members of the Summit League. They finished the season 15–17, 5–9 in Summit League play to finish in a tie for fifth place. They defeated

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in the quarterfinals of the Summit League tournament before losing in the semifinals to

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Previous season

The

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finished the season 19–11, 11–5 in Summit League play to finish in second place. They were upset by IUPUI in the quarterfinals of the Summit League tournament.

Preseason

In a poll of league coaches, media, and sports information directors, the Bison were picked to finish in third place. Senior guard Paul Miller was named to the preseason All-Summit First Team.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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