The 1996–97 UC Irvine Anteaters men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Anteaters were led by sixth year head coach

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and played at the

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and were members of the

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. They finished with the worst record in school history and Rod Baker was dismissed as head coach at the end of the season.

Previous season

The 1995–96 UC Irvine Anteaters men's basketball team finished the season with a record of 15–12, 11–7 in Big West play.

Roster

Schedule

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Awards and honors

*Brian Johnson **Big West All-Freshman Team *Juma Jackson **Big West All-Freshman Team *Andrew Carlson **Big West All-Freshman Team Source:

References

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