The 2017–18 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented

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during the

2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 10, 2017. The first tournament was the 2K Sports Classic and the season ended with the Final Four at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on April 2, 2018. Practices offici ...

. The Dragons, led by second-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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. They finished the season 13–20, 6–12 in CAA play to finish in a four-way tie for seventh place. They defeated

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in the first round of the CAA tournament before losing in the quarterfinals to

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. On February 22, 2018, the Dragons set the record for the greatest comeback in Division I basketball history when they overcame a 34-point defect (trailing 53–19 at one point) to beat

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85–83.

Previous season

The

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finished the 2016–17 season 9–23, 3–15 in CAA play to finish in 10th place. They lost to

in the CAA tournament.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming transfers

2017 recruiting class

Class of 2018 early commitments

Preseason

In a poll of the league coaches, media relations directors, and media members at the CAA's media day, Drexel was picked to finish in ninth place in the CAA. Sophomore guard Kurk Lee was named to the preseason All-CAA second team.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Team statistics

As of the end of the season.
Indicates team leader in each category.
(FG%, FT% leader = minimum 50 att.; 3P% leader = minimum 20 att.)

Awards

;

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*Team Most Valuable Player *CAA All-Conference Second Team * 2017 Paradise Jam All-Tournament Team *CAA Player of the Week (3) ;Austin Williams *"Sweep" Award (team leader in blocks) *Dragon "D" Award (team's top defensive player) *CAA All-Defensive Team ;Jarvis Doles *CAA Rookie of the Week ;Kurk Lee *Assist Award (team leader in assists) *Preseason CAA All-Conference Second Team ;Tim Perry Jr *Samuel D. Cozen Award (most improved player) ;Troy Harper *Donald Shank Spirit & Dedication Award ;

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*Team Academic Award

References

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