The 2016–17 Towson Tigers men's basketball team represented Towson University during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Tigers, led by sixth year head coach Pat Skerry, played their home games at SECU Arena in Towson, Maryland as members of the Colonial Athletic Association. They finished the season 20–13, 11–7 in CAA play to finish in third place. They defeated Northeastern in the quarterfinals of the CAA tournament to advance to the semifinals where they lost to College of Charleston. Despite a 20 win season, the Tigers declined to participate in a postseason tournament.
Previous season The Tigers finished the 2015–16 season 20–13, 11–7 in CAA play to finish in a three-way tie for third place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the CAA tournament to CAA tournament. The Tigers received an invitation to the inaugural Vegas 16, which only had eight teams, where they lost in the quarterfinals to Oakland.
Departures Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes Josh Ivory 0 G 6'2" 195 Senior Alexandria, LA Graduated Bryon Hawkins 1 G 6'1" 175 Sophomore Fort Washington, MD Transferred to Morgan State Timajh Parker-Rivera 15 F 6'7" 215 Senior Milford, CT Graduated A. J. Astroth 25 G 6'6" 200 RS Junior Tampa, FL Graduate transferred to Prairie View A&M
Incoming transfers Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Previous School Brian Starr 22 G 6'3" 190 Junior Kansas City, MO Junior college transferred from Colby Community College
Recruiting
Recruiting class of 2017
Roster
Schedule and results
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!colspan=9 style=| CAA regular season
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See also 2016–17 Towson Tigers women's basketball team
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