The 1996–97 Rhode Island Rams men's basketball team represented the

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in the 1996–97

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season. Led by head coach

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, the Rams competed in the

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and played their home games at Keaney Gymnasium. They finished the season 20–10, 12–4 in A-10 play and lost in the championship game of the 1997 Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament. They were invited to the 1997 NCAA tournament as the No. 9 seed in the Southeast region. Rhode Island was beaten by No. 8 seed

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, 83–76 in overtime, in the opening round.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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