The 2017–18 UIC Flames men's basketball team represented the

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in the

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. The Flames, led by third-year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 20–16, 12–6 in Horizon League play to finish in third place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament to

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. They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they defeated Saint Francis (PA),

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, and

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to advance to the championship game where they lost to

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Previous season

The

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finished the 2016–17 season 17–19, 7–11 in Horizon League play to finish in sixth place. They defeated Green Bay in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament before losing to

in the semifinals. They were invited to the

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where they defeated Stony Brook and George Washington before losing in the semifinals to

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Departures

Incoming Transfers

Recruiting class of 2017

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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