2016 – 17 American Eagles men 's basketball team represented American University during the 2016 – 17 NCAA Division I men 's basketball season . The Eagles , led by fourth-year head coach Mike Brennan , played their home games at Bender Arena in Washington , D.C. as members of the Patriot League . They finished the season 8 – 22 , 5 – 13 in Patriot League play to finish in a tie for ninth place . As the No. 9 seed in the Patriot League Tournament , they lost in the first round to Army
Patriot League Tournament
2017 Patriot League Men's Basketball Tournament
2016–17 American Eagles men's basketball team