Assistant coach Van Macon | 2016–17 record 10–19 (5–11 A-10) Assistant coach Will Bailey Assistant coach Corey Tate | |
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The 2016–17 Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team represents Saint Louis University in the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Billikens are led by first-year head coach Travis Ford. The team plays their home games at Chaifetz Arena and are a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference.
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Previous season
The Billikens finished the 2015–16 season with a record of 11–22, 5–13 in A-10 play to finish in a tie for 12th place. They defeated George Mason in the first round of the A-10 Tournament to advance to the second round where they lost to George Washington.
On March 10, 2016, head coach Jim Crews was released from his coaching duties by the school. On March 30, the school hired Travis Ford as head coach.
Preseason
The Billikens were picked to finish in last place in the A-10 Preseason Poll.