The 1996–97 Boston University Terriers men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Terriers, led by third year head coach

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, played their home games at

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and were members of the

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. They finished the season 25–5, 17–1 in America East play to win the regular season conference title. The Terriers won the America East tournament to receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament as No. 12 seed in the Midwest region. Boston University was defeated by top seed

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in the opening round, 81–52. Senior forward Tunji Awojobi was selected America East Player of the Year and finished his career as BU's all-time leader in scoring, rebounding, and blocks.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Awards and honors

*Tunji Awojobi – America East Player of the Year

References

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