2016–17 Cal State Fullerton Titans men's basketball team explained

Mode:Basketball
Year:2016–17
Team:Cal State Fullerton Titans
Conference:Big West Conference
Short Conf:Big West
Record:17–15
Conf Record:10–6
Head Coach:Dedrique Taylor
Hc Year:4th
Asst Coach1:John Smith
Asst Coach2:Danny Sprinkle
Asst Coach3:Joe Harge
Stadium:Titan Gym
Bowl:CIT
Bowl Result:First Round

The 2016–17 Cal State Fullerton Titans men's basketball team represented California State University, Fullerton during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Titans, led by fourth year head coach Dedrique Taylor, played their home games at Titan Gym as members of the Big West Conference. They finished the season 17–15, 10–6 in Big West play to finish in third place. They defeated Cal State Northridge in the quarterfinals of the Big West tournament to advance to the Semifinals where they lost to UC Davis. They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they lost in the first round to Weber State.[1]

Previous season

The Titans finished the season 10–20, 3–13 in Big West play to finish in last place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Big West tournament to Hawaii.[2]

Departures

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
Tim Myles 3 F 6'6" 230 Junior Walk-on; didn't return
Malcolm Henderson 5 G 6'8" 250 RS Senior Graduated
Lanerryl Johnson 10 G 6'1" 165 RS Senior Graduated
Malcolm Brooks 11 G 6'5" 185 RS Senior Graduated
Jamar Akoh 15 F 6'7" 240 Sophomore Transferred to Montana[3]
Sheldon Blackwell 22 G 6'5" 175 Junior Transferred to Antelope Valley
Rashard Todd 23 F 6'7" 200 RS Junior Transferred to Coppin State
Keilan Horton 24 G 6'0" 180 Junior Walk-on; left the team for personal reasons
Kennedy Esume 33 C 6'10" 245 Senior Graduated

Incoming transfers

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
13 F 6'9" Junior Junior college transferred from Western Oklahoma State College.
Richard Peters 22 C 6'11" 275 RS Senior Transferred from Albany. Will eligible to play since Peters graduated from Albany.
Darcy Malone 33 C 7'0" 246 Senior Transferred from LSU. Will eligible to play since Malone graduated from LSU.
Jhan Paul Mejia 41 F 6'10" Junior Junior college transferred from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

2016 incoming recruits

2017 incoming recruits

Schedule and results

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Notes and References

  1. News: Cal State Fullerton falls to Weber State in first postseason appearance since 2012. Ryan. Kartje. The Orange County Register. March 17, 2017. February 8, 2024.
  2. News: Familiar fate for Cal State Fullerton, as Hawaii dominates second half of 75-44 victory in Big West Tournament opener. Bob. Keisser. The Orange County Register. March 10, 2016. February 8, 2024.
  3. News: Griz add Fullerton transfer to 2016 class. Kyle. Sample. Missoulian. May 4, 2016. February 8, 2024.