The 2020–21 Maine Black Bears men's basketball team represented the

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in the

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. They played their home games at the Memorial Gymnasium in

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and were led by third-year head coach

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. They were members of the

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. On February 13, 2021, after not being cleared for competition or practice since January 17, the school opted out of the remainder of the season due to challenges due to the ongoing

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. They finished the season 2–7, 2–6 in America East play.

Previous season

The Black Bears finished the 2019–20 season 9–22, 5–11 in America East play to finish in eighth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the America East tournament to

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Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Maine Black Bears The Maine Black Bears are the athletic teams that represent the University of Maine. A member of the America East Conference, the University of Maine sponsors teams in eight men's and nine women's NCAA sanctioned sports. The men's and women's ice ...

Maine Black Bears men's basketball The Maine Black Bears men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents University of Maine in Orono, Maine, United States. The school's team currently competes in the America East Conference, which they joined upon its founding in 197 ...