The 2017–18 Air Force Falcons men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Falcons, led by sixth-year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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on the Air Force Academy's main campus in

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 12–19, 6–12 in Mountain West play to finish in ninth place. They lost in the first round of the Mountain West tournament to

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Previous season

The

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finished the season 12–21, 4–14 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for tenth place. They defeated

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in the first round of the Mountain West tournament to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to

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Offseason

Departures

2017 recruiting class

Preseason

In a vote by conference media at the Mountain West media day, the Falcons were picked to finish in last place in the Mountain West.

Roster

Schedule and results

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¹ Game originally canceled due to the

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. Rescheduled to February 26.

References

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Air Force Falcons men's basketball seasons

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