The 2017–18 Western Illinois Leathernecks 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 Leathernecks, led by fourth-year head coach Billy Wright, played their home games at Western Hall in

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 12–16, 3–11 in Summit League play to finish in last place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Summit League tournament to

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Previous season

The Leathernecks finished the season 8–20, 5–11 in Summit League play to finish in eighth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Summit League tournament to

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Preseason

In a poll of league coaches, media, and sports information directors, the Leathernecks were picked to finish last in the Summit League.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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