The 2016–17 Idaho Vandals men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Vandals, led by ninth-year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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, with a few early season games at Memorial Gym, in

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and were members of the

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. They finished the regular season 19–14, 12–6 in Big Sky play to finish in a tie for third place. Big Sky tournament. They defeated

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in the quarterfinals of the Big Sky tournament before losing in the semifinals to

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. They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they defeated Stephen F. Austin before losing in the second round to Texas State.

Previous season

The

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finished the 2015–16 season 21–13, 12–6 record in Big Sky play to finish in third place. They defeated

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in the quarterfinals of the Big Sky tournament to advance to the semifinals where they lost to

. They were invited to the

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where they lost in the first round to

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Offseason

Departures

Incoming transfers

2016 incoming recruits

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Idaho Vandals men's basketball seasons