The 2016–17 Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team represented

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in the

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. The Billikens were led by first-year head coach

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. The team played their home games at

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as a member of the

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. They finished the season 12–21, 6–12 in A-10 play to finish in 11th place. They received the No. 11 seed in the A-10 tournament where they defeated

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in the first round to advance to the second round where they lost to

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Previous season

The Billikens finished the 2015–16 season with a record of 11–22, 5–13 in A-10 play to finish in a tie for 12th place. They defeated

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in the first round of the A-10 tournament to advance to the second round where they lost to

. On March 10, 2016, head coach

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was released from his coaching duties by the school. On March 30, the school hired Travis Ford as head coach.

Preseason

The Billikens were picked to finish in last place in the A-10 Preseason Poll.

Departures

Incoming transfers

Incoming Recruits

Roster

Schedule and Results

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References

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