The 1976–77 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team represented

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in the 1976–77 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Warriors played their home games at the MECCA Arena in

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as a Division I Independent. They were led by head coach Al McGuire in his 13th and final year at Marquette. The Warriors finished the season 25–7. They received a bid to the NCAA tournament where they defeated

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, Kansas State, and Wake Forest to advance to the Final Four. At the Final Four, they defeated UNC Charlotte to advance to the National Championship game where they defeated

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to win the National Championship. Butch Lee, the tournament's most outstanding player, and Bo Ellis were the stars of a team that reflected the street-wise toughness of its coach. In the final AP poll released prior to the Sweet Sixteen, Marquette moved from sixteenth to seven in Following the season, head coach Al McGuire retired. Since this season, Marquette has returned to the Final Four only once, in

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Roster

Schedule and results

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Awards and honors

* Butch Lee, NCAA Men's MOP Award

Team players drafted into the NBA

1977 NBA draft

References

External links

Sports Reference
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