The 2019–20 LIU Sharks men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Sharks were led by third-year head coach

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, and played their home games at the

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, with some home games at the

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, as members of the

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(NEC). This was the first season for the LIU Sharks, which is a consolidation of the two athletic programs, the Division I

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and Division II

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. They finished the season 15–18, 9–9 in NEC play to finish in a tie for fifth place. They defeated

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in the quarterfinals of the NEC tournament before losing in the semifinals to

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Previous season

In the final year as the

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, the Blackbirds finished the 2018–19 season 16–16 overall, 9–9 in NEC play to finish in a tie for fifth place. As the No. 6 seed in the NEC tournament, they advanced to the semifinals, where they lost to Saint Francis (PA).

Roster

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Schedule and results

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References

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