The 2016–17 Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Panthers, led by first-year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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and the Klotsche Center as members of the

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. They finished the season 11–24, 4–14 in Horizon League play to finish in last place. They defeated

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, Valparaiso and

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to advance to the championship game of the Horizon League tournament where they lost to

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. On June 12, 2017, head coach LaVall Jordan left the school to accept the head coaching position at

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, his alma mater. On June 20, the school named Northwestern assistant Patrick Baldwin head coach.

Previous season

The Panthers finished the 2015–16 season 20–13, 10–8 in Horizon League play to finish in fifth place. They defeated

in the first round of the Horizon League tournament to advance to the second round where they lost to Green Bay. Despite having 20 wins, they did not participate in a postseason tournament. On March 17, 2016 head coach

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was fired. He finished at Milwaukee with an 11-year record of 185–170. On April 7, the school hired LaVall Jordan as head coach.

Departures

Incoming Transfers

Recruiting class of 2016

Recruiting class of 2017

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball seasons