The 2016–17 Portland Pilots men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Pilots, led by first-year head coach

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, played their home games at the Chiles Center as members of the

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. They finished the season 11–22, 2–16 in WCC play to finish in last place. They defeated

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in the first round of the WCC tournament to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to Saint Mary's.

Previous season

The

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finished the 2015–16 season 12–20, 6–12 in WCC play to finish in a three-way tie for seventh place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the WCC tournament to Gonzaga. On March 15, 2016, the school fired head coach Eric Reveno. He finished at Portland with a 10-year record of 140–178. On April 1, the school announced that Terry Porter had been hired as head coach.

Departures

Incoming Transfers

Recruitment

Recruiting class of 2017

Roster

Schedule and results

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Schedule

References

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Portland Pilots men's basketball seasons

Portland Pilots men's basketball The Portland Pilots men's basketball team represents the University of Portland, located in Portland, Oregon, United States, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They have played their home games at the Chiles Center since 1984, and are me ...

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