The 2017–18 Omaha Mavericks men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Mavericks, led by 13th-year head coach Derrin Hansen, played their home games at

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as members of

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. They finished the season 9–22, 4–10 in Summit League play to finish in seventh place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Summit League tournament to

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Previous season

The

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finished the season 18–14, 9–7 in Summit League play to finish in third place. They beat

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and IUPUI before losing to

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in the Summit League tournament championship.

Preseason

In a poll of league coaches, media, and sports information directors, the Mavericks were picked to finish in sixth place.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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