1996–97 Providence Friars men's basketball team

The 1996–97 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented Providence College during the 1996–97 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by head coach Pete Gillen, the Friars finished the season 24–12 (10–8 Big East) and received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as the 10 seed in the Southeast region. The team made a run to the Elite Eight before losing to eventual National champion Arizona, 96–92 in OT.

1996–97 Providence Friars men's basketball
NCAA tournament, Elite Eight
ConferenceBig East Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 15
Record24–12 (10–8 Big East)
Head coach
  • Pete Gillen (3rd season)
Home arenaProvidence Civic Center
1996–97 Big East men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Big East 6
No. 20 Villanova126 .6672410  .706
No. 23 Boston College126 .667229  .710
West Virginia117 .6112110  .677
Notre Dame810 .4441614  .533
St. John's810 .4441315  .464
Connecticut711 .3891815  .545
Big East 7
Georgetown117 .6112010  .667
Providence108 .5562412  .667
Pittsburgh108 .5561815  .545
Miami99 .5001613  .552
Syracuse99 .5001913  .594
Seton Hall513 .2781018  .357
Rutgers513 .2781116  .407
1997 Big East tournament winner
As of March 31, 1997
Rankings from AP poll
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