The 2016–17

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season was the 33rd season of the top professional

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league in

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. The regular season started on 22 September 2016.

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won their second title in a row, defeating

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in the finals.

Relegation and promotion

Torneo Nacional de Ascenso Champions Hispano Americano covered the berth left by

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, who lost the relegation playoffs against

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. Lanús, however, withdrew from the League due to financial difficulties and sold its spot. The berth was purchased by

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, who would be relegated at the end of the season after losing the relegation series against

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Clubs

Regular season

League table

North Conference

South Conference

Playoffs

Playoffs are set to begin on 22 May. The relegation series between

and

is set to begin on 24 May.

Championship playoffs

Relegation playoffs

Clubs in international competitions

Awards

The regular season awards were presented on 18 May.Se premiaron los mejores de La Liga y se lanzaron los Playoffs La Caja
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Yearly Awards

*Most Valuable Player:

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*Best Argentine Player:

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*Best Foreign Player:

*Sixth Man of the Year: José Vildoza, Libertad *Rookie of the Year: Mateo Chiarini,

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*Most Improved Player: Eric Flor,

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*Coach of the Year: Hernán Laginestra,

*All-Tournament Team: ** F

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** F

** C Javier Justiz,

** G

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** G

Player of the Week

Player of the Month

References

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