The 2023–24 UIC Flames men's basketball team represented the

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in the

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. The Flames, led by fourth-year head coach

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, played their home games at

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as members of the

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. The team finished the season 12–21, 4–16 in MVC play to finish in 11th place. They defeated

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in the opening round of the MVC tournament before losing to

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. On March 10, 2024, the school fired head coach Luke Yaklich. On April 1, the school named

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assistant coach

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the team's new head coach.

Previous season

The

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finished the 2022–23 season 12–19, 4–16 in MVC play to finish in 11th place. They lost to Missouri State in the opening round of the MVC tournament.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming transfers

2023 recruiting class

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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