The Bulldogs were led by interim head coach Jeff Rutter.

They played their home games at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa and were members of the Missouri Valley Conference.

Fourth-year head coach Ray Giacoletti resigned on December 6, 2016 after the first eight games of the season.

They lost in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament to Bradley.

Drake was picked to finish last in the preseason MVC poll.