The 1996–97 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Dragons, led by 6th year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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and were members of the

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(AEC). The team finished the season 22–9, and finished in 2nd place in the AEC in the regular season. The Dragons were eliminated in the first round of the NIT by

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Roster

Schedule

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Awards

;Mike DeRocckis *AEC All-Conference Second Team ;Chuck Guittar *AEC All-Conference Third Team *AEC Player of the Week ;Joe Linderman *AEC Rookie of the Year *AEC All-Conference Third Team *AEC All-Rookie Team *AEC All-Championship Team *AEC Rookie of the Week (2) ;Jeff Myers *AEC All-Conference First Team *AEC All-Championship Team *AEC Player of the Week (2)

References

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Drexel 1996 in Philadelphia 1997 in Philadelphia