The 2016–17 Rhode Island Rams women's basketball team represented the University of Rhode Island during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball season.

The Rams, led by third year head coach Daynia La-Force.

The Rams were members of the Atlantic 10 Conference and play their home games at the Ryan Center.

They lost in the first round of the A-10 women's tournament to Saint Joseph's.

Roster [1] 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball rankings