The 2017–18 Charleston Cougars men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Cougars, led by fourth-year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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as members of the

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(CAA). They finished the season 26–8, 14–4 in CAA play, to share the regular season title with Northeastern. At the CAA tournament they defeated Drexel, William & Mary and Northeastern to become CAA tournament champions. They earned the CAA's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament where they lost in the first round to Auburn.

Previous season

The

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finished the 2016–17 season 25–10, 14–4 in CAA play, to finish in second place. In the CAA tournament, they defeated

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in the quarterfinals and

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in the semifinals, before losing to

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in the championship game. They were then invited to participate in the NIT, where they lost to

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in the first round.

Offseason

Departures

2017 recruiting class

Preseason

In a poll of league coaches, media relations directors, and media members at the CAA's media day, the Cougars were picked to finish atop the CAA. Junior forward Jarrell Brantley and senior guard Joe Chealey were named to the preseason All-CAA first team, while sophomore guard Grant Riller was named to the preseason All-CAA second team.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Awards and honors

CAA Conference Honors

First Team All-CAA

* Joe Chealey * Grant Riller

Second Team All-CAA

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CAA All-Defensive Team

* Cameron Johnson

CAA Tournament honors

All-Tournament Team

* Jarrell Brantley * Joe Chealey

Most Outstanding Player

* Grant Riller Source:

References

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