The 2017–18 Denver Pioneers men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Pioneers, led by second-year head coach Rodney Billups, played their home games at

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, with one home game at Hamilton Gymnasium, and are members of

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. They finished the season 15–15, 8–6 in Summit League play to finish in third place. In the Summit League tournament, they defeated

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in the quarterfinals before losing to

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in the semifinals.

Previous season

The Pioneers finished the season 16–14, 8–8 in Summit League play to finish in a three-way tie for fourth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Summit League tournament to

Preseason

In a poll of league coaches, media, and sports information directors, the Pioneers were picked to finish in fifth place. Senior center Daniel Amigo was named to the preseason All-Summit First Team and senior guard Joe Rosga was named to the Second Team.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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