Conference Patriot League Assistant coach Scott Greenman Assistant coach Eddie Jackson | 2016–17 record 8–21 (5–13 Patriot) Assistant coach Matt Wolff | |
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Head coach Mike Brennan (4th year) | ||
The 2016–17 American Eagles men's basketball team represents American University during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Eagles, led by fourth-year head coach Mike Brennan, play their home games at Bender Arena in Washington, D.C. and are members of the Patriot League.
They finished the season 8–21, 5–13 in Patriot League play to finish in a tie for last place. Due to tiebreakers, they received a No. 9 seed in the Patriot League Tournament.
Previous season
The Eagles finished the 2015–16 season 12–19, 9–9 in Patriot League play to finish in a four-way tie for fourth place. They defeated Boston University in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament to advance the semifinals where they lost to Lehigh.
References
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