Conference Big East Assistant coach Brett Nelson | 2016–17 record 17–11 (8–8 Big East) Assistant coach Stan Johnson | |
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Head coach Steve Wojciechowski (3rd year) |
The 2016–17 Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team represents Marquette University in the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Golden Eagles, led by third-year head coach Steve Wojciechowski, play their home games at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, and are members of the Big East Conference.
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Previous season
The Golden Eagles finished the 2015–16 season 20–13, 8–10 in Big East play to finish in seventh place. They defeated St. John's in the first round of the Big East Tournament to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to Xavier. Despite having 20 wins, they did not participate in a postseason tournament.
Preseason
Prior to the season, Marquette was picked to finish seventh in a poll of Big East coaches. Luke Fischer was named to the preseason All-Big East second team.