The 2021–22 Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Broncos were led by sixth-year head coach

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and played their home games at the

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 21–12, 10–5 in WCC play to finish in third place. They defeated

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in the third round of the WCC tournament before losing in the semifinals to Saint Mary's. They received an invitation to the

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, where they lost in the first round to

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Previous season

In a season limited due to the ongoing

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, the

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finished the 2020–21 season 12–8, 4–5 in WCC play to finish in sixth place. They defeated

and

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in the WCC tournament before losing in the quarterfinals to Pepperdine.

Departures

Incoming Transfers

Recruiting

Recruiting class of 2022

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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