The 2020–21 Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team represented the

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in the

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. The Bulls, led by second-year head coach Jim Whitesell, played their home games at Alumni Arena in

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as members of the

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. Starting this season, the MAC announced the removal of divisions. They finished the season 16–9, 12–5 in MAC play to finish in second place. They defeated Miami (OH) and

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to advance to the championship game of the MAC tournament where they lost to

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. They were invited to the

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where they lost in the first round to Colorado State.

Previous season

The

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finished the 2019–20 season 20–12, 11–7 in MAC play to finish in third place in the MAC East division. They were upset in the first round of the MAC tournament by Miami (OH).

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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