2017 – 18 Denver Pioneers men 's basketball team represented the University of Denver during the 2017 – 18 NCAA Division I men 's basketball season . The Pioneers , led by second-year head coach Rodney Billups , played their home games at Magness Arena , with one home game at Hamilton Gymnasium , and are members of The Summit League . They finished the season 15 – 15 , 8 – 6 in Summit League play to finish in third place . In the Summit League Tournament , they defeated Oral Roberts in the quarterfinals before losing to South Dakota State in the semifinals . The Pioneers finished the season 16 – 14 , 8 – 8 in Summit League play to finish in a three-way tie for fourth place . They lost in the quarterfinals of the Summit League Tournament to South Dakota State
Summit League Tournament
2018 Summit League Men's Basketball Tournament
2017–18 Denver Pioneers men's basketball team